Cornell University had booked singer Kehlani to headline the school’s Slope Day, an annual celebration following the last day of classes, set for May 7 this year. Unfortunately, earlier this week, the invite was rescinded. The university’s president said the singer “has espoused antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments.”
Kehlani has been outspoken in the past when it comes to their support for Palestine and criticism of Israel in the Israel-Hamas war. For example, in the singer’s 2024 “Next 2 U” visual, Kehlani wore kaffiyehs and had dancers waving Palestinian flags. The phrase “Long Live the Intifada” also appears in the video.
The musician also joined the coalition of musicians to sign the Artists Against Apartheid letter in October 2023, which called for a ceasefire.
Kehlani put out a statement saying, “I am not antisemitic nor anti-Jew. I am anti-genocide, I am anti the actions of the Israeli government, I am anti an extermination of an entire people, I am anti the bombing of innocent children, men, women — that’s what I’m anti,” she spoke out.
Kehlani continued: “In fact, the very first Live that I did in the beginning of this genocide was with a really beautiful Jewish organization called Jewish Voices for Peace, and I still continue to learn from and work alongside really impactful Jewish organizers against this genocide.”
FRONT Wordings: Genocide in Palestine
BACK Wordings: I Ain’t Antisemitic. I’m Anti-Genocide. I Am Anti-Killing Civilian Men. I Am Anti-Killing Women n Children. I Am Anti-Killing Journalists n Media. I Am Anti-Killing Paramedics n Medics. I Am Anti-Bombing Hospitals n Schools. I Am Anti-Bombing Designated Safe Zones. I Am Anti-Blocking Food, Water n Fuel. I Am Anti-Starving People to Death. I Am Anti-Stealing Other People’s Land. I am Anti-Racist War Criminals. When You Commit Heinous Crimes Against Humanity and People Call You Out, That’s Not Antisemitic, That’s the Truth. And You Are Not Above the Law. Genocide Palestine
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