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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31. Wow, Amelia you're a real class act. Guess you don't know how to debate without calling names. So sad, and I'm really sorry to hear your an American as well.

You have no idea how I voted for and what would being a "Clinton" voter have to do with anything on this post anyway?? I think you're losing it girl!?!

Posted at 1:05PM on Sep 13th 2006 by Cleo

32. Ohmygosh. This is a hostile commentary. JK is huge in Europe. So maybe the story should read "D-list American Celeb" and then everyone would be happy. He does appear to be either drunk or on something though. I like his music, I'm American, I did vote for Clinton...anything else I need to add?

Posted at 1:36PM on Sep 13th 2006 by Melanie

33. folks - i do not think this debate about jay kay should be about america vs. england. jay kay's music is tight b/c he is talented, creates original music and lyrics and actually uses real instruments and musicians (in contrast to a lot crappy digital pop stuff generated both here - e.g. jessica simpson, britney spears - and in england too - e.g. spice girls.

i am american and have lived overseas in england. there are things i like and dislike about both places. i love jay kay and have all of his cd's. he was acting retarded/drunk or high - big deal. a lot of people have had their embarrassing moments but they were not caught on tape. i say check out his music, or not, but let's not be so polarizing in our arguments.

Posted at 2:05PM on Sep 13th 2006 by just a fan

34. so he punches on people for beig "Italian". kinda sounds racist to me.

Posted at 8:35PM on Sep 25th 2006 by luann

35. Ah, I remember thinking "this shit sounds like stevie wonder with even less talent" back in the day...no chance I'm going to listen to whatever godawful whining this guy puts out now.

Posted at 4:08AM on Sep 15th 2006 by rev bogwam

36. I am a huge fan of Jamiroquai. I love the fact that he's so very original and different from all that sh*t they try to pass as music.
For all you folks that haven't heard of him, you should go try to find some of his work. If you are a true music lover, I assure you will enjoy, especially if you like jazz.

Posted at 5:25PM on Sep 16th 2006 by Lisa Lisa

37. What a bad write-up, TMZ. Get your facts straight. Sure he's a jerk, but he's definitely not D-list in the UK where this took place. If this took place here in the US (where I live, as that seems to matter in this thread), then your article would make more sense. I agree with some of the others here about his talent - his music is great - he just needs to lay off the substance.

Posted at 3:45PM on Sep 29th 2006 by Cam

38. As far as I know, in the UK, your star status does not diminish as it does here in the US.

I remember Chaka Khan making a statement long ago when she moved there, and i wish i could quote her, but she said something to that effect.

If that is true, then why wouldn't he think they were after him?

Posted at 12:10PM on Sep 17th 2006 by david

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