8/5/2024–|Last updated: 5/8/202403:50 PM (Mecca time)
American rapper Macklemore, known for his support for the Palestinian cause, released a new song called “Hind Lounge,” denouncing Israel’s aggressive attack on the Gaza Strip and America’s ban on demonstrations university, announcing that his money would be directed to the United Nations. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to help the people of the Gaza Strip.
The song was popular and widely distributed, as more than 20 million people watched it on various platforms, a few hours after its release.
In the song, McLemore denounced American policy and violent police treatment of students protesting at US universities to demand a boycott of Israel.
HIND’S HALL. Once it is up all the money will flow to UNRWA. pic.twitter.com/QqZEKmzwZI
— Macklemore (@macklemore) May 6, 2024
The famous singer also talks about the restrictions that Washington is trying to put on social platforms by banning TikTok and other measures, stressing that pictures and clips from Gaza appear to the everyone no matter what they do.
In his song, McLemore described property crimes in Gaza, including the destruction of universities and mosques, forcing residents to flee to Rafah and then bombing it, accusing President Joe Biden that he was involved in genocide and “blood on his hands.” “
In the song, McLemore reviewed the crimes of the occupation that has been going on for 75 years, when he practiced apartheid and drove the Palestinians from their homes, and ended his song by calling for an immediate truce.
Bloggers praised the American singer, stressing that this is the model that all artists should follow in such situations, and use their art to support just causes.
This is very powerful. Thanks for creating this, @macklemore. https://t.co/JBWwenAQLq
– Dr. Jill Stein🌻 (@DrJillStein) May 6, 2024
Last December, the rapper Macklemore sent a satirical attack on the US administration and President Joe Biden, for their complete support to Israel with money and weapons in its war on the Gaza Strip from October 7, 2023. saying, “Innocent people in Gaza are being held. killed by the dollars we pay.”
At a concert he played in Seattle, Washington, McLemore spent time talking about Israel’s war on Gaza in his concert, and their tickets were completely sold out.
McLemore began reading a written letter, saying, “I’d rather be raw and real than polished and fake.” When I say: Free Palestine, this is not against anyone, but it means equality for all, respect, peace and love It means the right to exist regardless of connection you have.”
Source: Al Jazeera Live + social networking sites
