Attention Confuses Jamiroquai, Fight Ensues

When A-list celebs lash out at the paparazzi, it rings true -- who wants photographers following them around everywhere? When D-listers do it, and throw punches and hurl obscenties to boot, well, we're sorry -- it's kinda funny.

Jay Kay, frontman for the once-popular band Jamiroquai, became enraged when he thought a throng of photographers waiting outside of a nightclub were there for him. Apparently Jay Kay thought it was 1996. As it turns out the paparazzi were there hoping to spot Lindsay Lohan.

It seems the thought of being famous enraged Jay Kay so much that he started hurling obscenties and then throwing punches at the shutterbugs. At that point, the cameramen did care and flashbulbs started popping. Rowan Lawrence, one photographer at the scene, told the Daily Mirror, "There was no provocation for his actions and the guy had done nothing when Jay hit him around the face."

A spokesman for Kay said, "I can confirm that Jay Kay was involved in an altercation with a photographer last night. He has been interviewed by the police and released with a caution."



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16. Yeah I'm with Goober. Jay who?? I must be too young or something. Is he a old rock star or some other kind of music??

Posted at 8:35PM on Sep 12th 2006 by KarenQQ

17. his post virtual insanity CDs have been great - both for dancing or just sitting around and chillin. his latest cd is pretty tight too - one of the songs "seven days in sunny june" is on the "devil wears prada" soundtrack. maybe his music is more popular overseas than here in the u.s. he is really talented and has his own unique sound - he is just not promoted on MTV trl and other generic modes of discovering music out here in the capitol of cheesey culture.

Posted at 10:39PM on Sep 12th 2006 by just a fan

18. This guy is nuts.

I still remember that disturbing music video that had what looked like blood pouring out of the walls.

Posted at 8:57PM on Sep 12th 2006 by Vorlon Emissary

19. Great post #14. I am an "American" and not even much of a fan and even I know this guy has put out a lot of music, is very wealthy ( maybe moreso than Firecrotch, I'm not sure though since she gets paid so much for movie flops now), and is a pretty big celebrity in the UK.

Posted at 10:17PM on Sep 13th 2006 by John Jackstone

20. Jamiroquai was good is good. I agree w/ above poster... most Americans are clueless when it comes to music. I'd hardly call JayKay dlist who gives a sh*t list. Lists are for people who didn't get enough attn in high school & are desperately trying to get it in adulthood. I would, however, have lost respect for him if he stood around posing for pictures with a fake smile & an over-enunciated giggly *hi I love you guys* gag, but I will say I would have rather have seen him just walk away than throw fists. But as we all know most english lads don't refrain from throwing a punch now & again ie. futbol hooligans. I'll still continue to support his music.

Posted at 9:52PM on Sep 12th 2006 by aneurysm

21. To # 3 Dude:

I logged into comments, my first time doing so, just to call that guy a c*** and you beat me to it. I'm still LOL that you had my same reaction. Agreed. What a c***.

Posted at 10:11PM on Sep 12th 2006 by Anne

22. "...Apparently Jay Kay thought it was 1996..."


Oh, I wish I had said that. Hilarious...

Posted at 12:53AM on Sep 13th 2006 by Jason Elias

23. Usually I disagree with a lot of comments u guyz make, but in this case I think u guyz are right on the button...Dude is psycho... he must have been rolling off some E pills or something...LOL... and plus like who in the hell is checking for him anyway...( In the US) that is... He is obviously too full of himself....Like my man Ray Cash says... He 's a Pimp in his own mind...LOL...Hey Jay, ur phone is ringing it s Whitney Houston giving u the nbr to her Rehab clinic... Use it Bro.... LOL

Posted at 1:01AM on Sep 13th 2006 by ezbnqueen

24. A perfect example of the type of person that should NOT be allowed to become famous.

Posted at 3:47AM on Sep 13th 2006 by LSeb

25. Most of these posts are clearly by CATTLE MINDED, HERD MENTALITY individuals!!! JK was and IS HUGE in Europe. It's only here in the US where people LOOOOOVE that pathetic no-talent skank Brittany Spears that Jamiroquai's music isn't heard on radio! BTW who cares about that ugly ass freckled up Lindsay Lohan anyway? JK's music got me through a very difficult time when nothing else could. He's the best and always will be. Before anymore JK hating idiots respond, why don't you actually go LISTEN to his music and actually give and INFORMED opinion!!! Let me guess, you're incapable right? THOUGHT SO!!! www.jamiroquai.co.uk

Posted at 8:59AM on Sep 13th 2006 by Amelia

26. What is more entertaining than this story is the onslaught of people using this as an opportunity to--once again--insult Americans. You insult the American taste in music, celebrities, and culture....yet you are here, too. Wait, let me guess, you are just coming here everyday, taking the time to digest the stories AND post on them, because you are actually laughing at Americans? What a frivolous use of time.

What's even more ironic is how the fight only seems to exist on one side. Remember when the photos were taken of Kate Moss "allegedly" snorting cocaine? I don't seem to recall too many posts saying "Oh, that's a Brit for you." Maybe because many Americans understand sophistication is more important in social interactions than it is when choosing a CD.

Posted at 9:06AM on Sep 13th 2006 by Reality Check

27. He still has a spokes person????? They were popular for approx. ten minute ten years ago....must of been a slow Celeb news day, eh?

Posted at 9:23AM on Sep 13th 2006 by Henry

28. I have to agree, poor Amelia has no idea what America is really about. Especially if she thinks we all love "Lindsay Lohan", which I found to be very perplexing statement since no one here has brought her up before this.. Perhaps Amelia is 13ish? Home sick from school? Come to America one day and visit us Amelia, You might be pleasantly surprise by us non-Lindsay loving Americans. ;->

Posted at 10:36AM on Sep 13th 2006 by Cleo

29. FYI!!!

I AM American and if that moron Cleo would bother to READ the story he/she was RESPONDING to it would be OBVIOUS why I mentioned Lohan.

Let me guess, Clinton voter right? Not surprised!!! Typical uneducated cow.

Posted at 12:08PM on Sep 13th 2006 by Amelia

30. Oh yeah! Did you bother to LISTEN to any of his music yet?

www.jamiroquai.co.uk

Don't open your mouth until you do. And...listening to 1 song doesn't count!

Posted at 12:11PM on Sep 13th 2006 by Amelia

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