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Tyga explains why Beatles legend Paul McCartney was denied from Grammy party


UPDATED FEBRUARY 5, 2019 11:50 AM EST

As the famous Beatles tune goes, perhaps Tyga and Sir Paul McCartney  can work it out. Afterfootage surfaced of the legendary musician — along with Grammy-winning singer Beck and FooFighters drummer Taylor Hawkins — being denied entry into a Grammys after-party, where the rapper was performing, Tyga is now admitting that he had “no knowledge” Paul was rejected from the venue.

"I woke up to like a series of texts and TMZ,"Tyga revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tuesday. "It was pretty crazy."

Tyga, left, said he would have brought Sir Paul on stage with him if he'd known the icon was tryin gto get into the bash Photos: Getty Images/WireImage

He continued, “I had no knowledge, I was, like, insideperforming. I wish I would have known he was outside. I would have went outsidewith the mic, brought him in to perform 'Rack City' with me."

When asked by host Jimmy Kimmel if he’s reached out to the73-year-old, Tyga said, “I tweeted him but I don't think he's seen my tweet." Prior to his appearance on the late night talk show, the rapper tweeted, “Whywould I deny ‪@PaulMcCartney stop it. He's a legend.”

Tyga followed up that post with a second tweet writing, “Idon't control the door. I had no knowledge SIR PAUL was there. I just performedand left.”

The knighted singer was turned away on Monday night following the music award show by bouncers at the Argyle. In video recorded by TMZ, the iconic artist is heard saying, "How VIP do wegotta get?" Laughing, he added, "We need another hit."

While Paul has yet to respond to Tyga's tweet, the "Rack City" rapper hasextended an olive branch towards the legend. During his TV appearance, Tgyasaid, “I have a show coming up, February 26 at the Nokia Theatre andPaul, if you're watching this I would love for you to come. I will personallywalk you in."

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Tyga Explains Why Paul McCartney Got Turned Away at his Grammy Party