Pharrell Williams calls out unwanted visitor Donald Trump in politically-charged N.E.R.D set at Lovebox

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Pharrell Williams calls out 'unwanted visitor' Donald Trump in N.E.R.D set at Lovebox
Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D performs at Lovebox (Picture: Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Pharrell Williams took full advantage of President Donald Trumps recent visit to the UK during N.E.R.Ds Lovebox set, making a proclamation of standing for resistance.

The US hip hop band ripped through a selection of their biggest hits at the festival in Gunnersbury Park, including She Wants To Move, Lapdance and Lemon.

Between tracks however, frontman Pharrell Williams took numerous swipes at the current rise of right-wing politics.

Pharrell Williams calls out 'unwanted visitor' Donald Trump in N.E.R.D set at Lovebox
Shay Haley and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D (Picture: Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Speaking directly about this weeks Trump visit in London, Pharrell quipped: I understand you had an unwanted visitor this week.

He added: We stand for resistance. They came to your country because they want to divide you but we dont believe in that. We believe in inclusivity.

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Ahead of launching into their closing track Lemon, which features vocals by Rihanna, Pharrell attempted to drive a mosh pit and get everyone acting crazy as one.

Pharrell Williams calls out 'unwanted visitor' Donald Trump in N.E.R.D set at Lovebox
Pharrell Williams was on feisty form (Picture: Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Pharrell said: You ready for this shit to be on the news England? You ready to show me what fucking inclusion looks like?

Their set also included snippets of The White Stripes Seven Nation Army, Kendrick Lamars Alright and Drop It Like Its Hot.

The band also invited members of the audience onto the stage, including a man in a wheelchair, before performing track Lemon twice to close their set.

He wasnt the only one driving a political message, with headliner Childish Gambino being particularly fond of the Trump baby balloon.

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