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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 475

hip hop

Illustrative: Hundreds of Canadians attend a rally calling for the release of children held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Toronto, Canada. November 20, 2023. (Doron Horowitz/Flash90)
November 21, 2023, 12:38 pm
Daily Briefing Nov 21: Day 46 – How Israel’s poor public diplomacy may help it win the war
Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on strategic reasons why Israel doesn’t explain itself in palatable terms; reporter Gavriel Fiske on foreign students fleeing antisemitism to Israel
By ToI Staff
Screenshot from the 'Charbu Darbu' video. (used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 21, 2023, 10:56 am
Hip-hop war anthem reaches number one in Israel
‘Charbu Darbu’ by Ness Ve Stilla promises to rain fire on Israel’s enemies, capturing the righteous indignation felt by Israeli youth during the Israel-Hamas war
By Gavriel Fiske
This portrait of Benjamin Melendez was included in the 2010 exhibition 'Only in New York.' (Julian Voloj/JTA)
September 8, 2023, 4:22 am
How a Puerto Rican-Jewish gang leader helped create hip-hop in the Bronx
New 5-part podcast ‘Can You Dig It’ explores the story of ‘Yellow Benjy’ Melendez, who brokered peace and whose influence allowed an emerging musical genre to take root and grow
By Andrew Esensten
Rick Rubin, left, with Russell Simmons in 1997. (Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images/ via JTA)
August 11, 2023, 9:56 pm
From Rick Rubin to Doja Cat, Jews have helped shape the first 50 years of hip-hop
As the genre that influenced music the world over celebrates its 50th birthday, a look at Jewish contributions on stage and behind the scenes
By Andrew Esensten
Kanye West on the "Drink Champs" podcast, October 16, 2022. (Youtube screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 17, 2022, 11:22 pm
‘The Jewish media blocked me out,’ Kanye West says in latest antisemitic rant
Controversial hip-hop star claims Jews ‘have owned the Black voice,’ blames ‘Jewish Zionists’ for publicizing details about ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Pete Davidson
By Michael Horovitz and AP
Ephrat Asherie Dance performing 'Odeon' at the 2022 Vail Dance Festival in Beaver Creek, Colorado on July 31, 2022. (Courtesy: Christopher Duggan)
August 9, 2022, 10:43 pm
Ephrat Asherie brings NYC street dance scene down Rocky Mountain way
Born in Israel, raised in NY, Asherie uses West African movement to process her own multinational background
By Jessica Steinberg
Rapper, writer and dream interpreter Shaanan Streett (Courtesy Ohad Romano)
March 3, 2022, 6:15 am
Hadag Nahash frontman seeks new challenges, but no neckties
Speaking with ToI, Israeli hiphop artist Shaanan Streett discusses his latest projects and the importance of being comfortable in one’s own skin
By Jessica Steinberg
Taboo, will.i.am, J. Rey Soul and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas performing at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, on November 29, 2021. (Ethan Freedman/The Times of Israel)
November 30, 2021, 5:00 pm
Black Eyed Peas rock Jerusalem arena with lots of love for the ‘mishpocha’
In COVID era’s first major international performance in Israel, group plays a smattering of its greatest hits and issues calls for solidarity among Israelis and Palestinians
By Ethan Freedman
FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018 file photo, Nicki Minaj performs on stage during the MTV EMA's 2018 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain.
July 3, 2019, 6:43 pm
Racy hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
Saudi woman in viral video accuses kingdom of hypocrisy for inviting star to perform but requiring women who attend the concert to wear the modest full-length robe
By Aya Batrawy
Dutch rapper Ismo has said he hates Jews 'more than Nazis.' (YouTube screenshot)
April 26, 2019, 1:53 am
Western Europe’s rap scene has an anti-Semitism problem
Holocaust denial, conspiracy theories and threats against ‘Zionists’ pepper European hip hop, helping lift taboos on anti-Jewish hate speech
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Arab-Israeli rapper Tamer Nafar argues with himself over voting in the music video "Tamer must vote," released on April 3, 2019. (YouTube screenshot)
April 5, 2019, 4:49 am
Arab-Israeli rapper urges community to vote, oust the Right
‘Either we vote, or end up outside of the homeland,’ says controversial musician Tamer Nafar in song calling to reverse ambivalence toward national elections
By ToI Staff
Rapper 21 Savage attends the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund 15th Anniversary Event at Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York (Roy Rochlin / Getty Images North America / AFP)
February 5, 2019, 11:30 am
US rapper behind ‘Jewish money’ controversy arrested as illegal immigrant
Music community shocked after US immigration detains 21 Savage, saying he is in fact a British citizen who overstayed his visa
By AFP and ToI Staff
Rapper Fate Joe (YouTube screenshot)
August 6, 2018, 11:43 pm
Rappers Fat Joe, Tyga nix Israel gig, citing security concerns
Cancellation leads to scrapping of this week’s Shaka Festival for hip hop in Rishon Lezion
By ToI Staff
Massive murals amid the gritty urban landscape of Jerusalem's Talpiot industrial zone formed the background for Hiphopland, an opening event for Israel Festival 2018 (Courtesy Jessica Steinberg)
May 24, 2018, 8:23 am
Speaking out at Hiphopland, the Israel Festival opening event
Rappers, poets and hip-hop artists unite in an evening dedicated to identity, in the gritty surroundings of Jerusalem’s Talpiot neighborhood
By Jessica Steinberg
Pop duo Static and Ben El perform at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, on October 25, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 14, 2018, 6:43 am
Pop duo Static & Ben El sign with major US record label
The pair will work with Capitol Records to produce seven international albums over a 10-year period
By ToI Staff
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