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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins for alleged mastermind of 1996 drive-by shooting

Duane Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac, one of rap's most influential artists, in a trial tied to the decades-long unsolved murder that became a seminal moment in rap history.

Rapper Tupac Shakur
Iranians residing in Armenia hold a demonstration in solidarity with Iranian protestors, outside the Iranian embassy in Yerevan on January 15, 2026.

Iranian rapper sentenced to death for 'writing protest slogans on walls'

 Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Kanye West concert in Prague scrapped as venue owner terminates contract - report

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Spotify declines to take down rap song cited for antisemitic conspiracy claims


Matisyahu: 'It feels pretty f***in’ scary,' to be a Jew in America

The 44-year-old Grammy-nominated singer has been one of the few in the US entertainment industry to visit Israel since the beginning of the Gaza war

 MATISYAHU ARRIVES back in Israel next month for two shows – April 2 in Jerusalem and April 3 in Tel Aviv – the culmination of his current tour, which also began in Tel Aviv back in January.

Kanye West headlines LA festival amid antisemitic lyric backlash

The Los Angeles Times reported that for some fans, including West in the festival lineup is a bridge too far.

 Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US July 19, 2020.

15 year-old Gaza rapper MC Abdul looks forward to performance at California hip hop festival

MC Abdul, real name Abdel-Rahman Al-Shantti, became a viral sensation in 2020 at the age of 10 with an emotional cover version of "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa.

 MC Abdul, a 15-year-old Palestinian rapper from Gaza, in a music video for his song "Saint Levant."

Antisemitic rapper Wiley to have award stripped over hateful comments

Some of his comments made included comparing Jews to the Ku Klux Klan, calling on “black people” to go to “war” with Jews, and calling Jews "snakes."

British rapper Wiley

Antisemitic statements hurled at Jewish rapper at pro-Palestinian rally

Dillz later sent out a post on X sharing the video, stating that Columbia "is a beacon for inclusivity on campus. Very welcoming to all. As you can see."

 Pro-Palestinian students take part in a protest in support of the Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, U.S., October 12, 2023.

Ben Shapiro raps about his ‘yarmulke, homie’ in new right-wing song that tops iTunes charts

The song, most of which is performed my MacDonald, mentions a litany of culture war talking points, including guns, pronouns, defunding the police and “woke Karens.”

 Ben Shapiro makes his rap debut alongside right-wing rapper Tom MacDonald, 2024.

Rapper Nissim Black keeps Israel uplifted amid war with Hamas

This Jerusalem district resident, with several albums to his name, has been working to use his sizable platform and talent as a performer to help uplift people during Israel’s darkest hour.

 Nissim Black.

Kanye West set to apologize for antisemitism in 40 minute video - report

Over the years, the rapper has become notorious for his antisemitic remarks.  

 Kanye West (illustrative).

How US Jews are fighting American antisemitism

Stories of three American Jews and how they are fighting against antisemitism in the US.

 ‘HAPPY CHINOOKA’ (A Hanukkah Song) by Gangstagrass & Kosha Dillz, November 2022.

Kanye West’s album with antisemitic lyrics to debut Friday

Controversial rapper Kanye West's new album, titled “Vultures,” features antisemitic lyrics amid his tumultuous history with antisemitism.

Rapper Kanye West speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.