John 'Rotten' Lydon has hit out after reports that Bloc Party front man, Kele Okerere, was victim of racist abuse from the rock veteran and his crew.

Kele suffered cuts to his face and body while backstage at the Summercase Festival in Barcelona after an incident involving John Lydons entourage, click here for the report.

Johnny Rotten has hit back by claiming that the reports are unjustified our audience are multi-varied, all ages, all races, creeds and colours. When you are at a festival with bands who are jealous fools, lies and confusion usually follow."

The Sex Pistol claims that Kele was simply jealous of his bands popularity stating that hed signed autographs for hours "this seems to have sparked jealousy in certain bands.

Lydon continued with some rather condescending advice for Kele "Grow up and learn to be a true man. When you have achieved as much as I have, come back and talk to me.