The rapper has been teaching at a college in LA as part of his community service
'We think the story this year should not be: 'Why is Kanye coming?' but: 'How amazing is it that Kanye is coming?', writes the festival booker
A counter petition has also been set up called 'Cancel all acts at Glastonbury other than Kanye West'
Neil Lonsdale's petition has attracted thousands of signatures since it was started last night
The petition is called 'Cancel Kanye West's headline slot and get a rock band'
He joins previously announced bill-toppers Foo Fighters
Kim Kardashian is also reported to make a cameo in the film
It isn't known if the track will feature on West's upcoming album
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