Maybe Kanye West's bratty ways have caught up to him.

Nearly 100,000 people have signed the online petition urging the Glastonbury Festival: "Cancel Kanye West's headline slot and get a rock band."

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Kanye has been very outspoken on his views on music....he should listen to his own advice and pass his headline slot on to someone deserving!

Let's prevent this musical injustice now!"

The festival announced Kanye's appearance this week: "We’re very excited to reveal that Kanye West will headline the Saturday night of this year’s Glastonbury Festival. This will be the rapper’s first appearance at the Festival."

The petition cropped up shortly after the announcement. If the virtual protest march doesn't work, maybe they could let him start his show and then grab the microphone from his hand? After all Kanye has made it his thing to storm the stage when he doesn't agree with who win awards. First he interrupted Taylor Swift a few years ago and he was back at it at this year's Grammy Awards with Beck.

Then afterward he whined,  "If they want real artists to come back, they need to quit playin' with us. … Beck needs to respect artistry, and he should've given his award to Beyonce.

Shirley Manson, known for fronting the band Garbage, blasted his antics in an open letter:

"It is YOU who is so busy disrespecting artistry. 

You disrespect your own remarkable talents and more importantly you disrespect the talent, hard work and tenacity of all artists when you go so rudely and savagely after such an accomplished and humble artist like BECK. 

You make yourself look small and petty and spoilt.

In attempting to reduce the importance of one great talent over another, you make a mockery of all musicians and music from every genre, including your own.

Grow up and stop throwing your toys around.

In attempting to reduce the importance of one great talent over another, you make a mockery of all musicians and music from every genre, including your own.

Grow up and stop throwing your toys around.

You are making yourself look like a complete (bleep).

PS: I am pretty certain Beyonce doesn't need you fighting any battles on her account. Seems like she's got everything covered perfectly well on her own."

Wonder if Shirley's going to Glastonbury?