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

The 22-year-old musician was issued the death sentence on charge of “waging war against God through participation in the destruction of public property,” among other charges.

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

Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the "Vultures 1" playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland, Switzerland canceled after antisemitic remarks


Florida rapper shoots manager, gets run over

Shocking incident captured on camera: Rapper from Florida shoots her manager to death and is run over, now facing murder indictment. Viewer discretion advised.

 Rapper Key Vhani was photographed shooting her manager

Kanye’s new song reopens antisemitism wounds: 'I f**** a Jewish b****'

Kanye's new song is just the latest in a long history of the rapper's antisemitism.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Police arrest suspect in 1996 shooting of US rapper Tupac Shakur

Shakur was wounded in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 7, 1996, and died in a hospital six days later at the age of 25.

 Shakur is seen at the MTV Music Video Awards in New York in this Sept. 4, 1996 file photo.

Kanye West to release track 'Israel' about meeting the devil

The rapper who made headlines last year for his antisemitic statements will be releasing "Israel", which details his experience post-"death con 3"

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.

The 10 most influential Jewish rappers of the past 50 years

Hip-hop is hypercompetitive, so the question must be asked: Who are the Jewish artists who have made the biggest impact on the culture?

Drake performs during the iHeartRadio Music Festival at The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, US September 23, 2016

Canadian rapper sentenced to 10 years in prison in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

 Megan Thee Stallion arrives to attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, US May 15, 2022.

Jamie Foxx accused of antisemitism after post about Jews 'killing' Jesus

The actor later deleted the post and apologized, claiming that by "they" he meant a "fake friend" who had betrayed him.

 Jamie Foxx attends the premiere of the film "Creed III" in London, Britain February 15, 2023.

Rapper Cardi B tweets then deletes picture of Orthodox Jews after legal triumph

Cardi B tweeted and then deleted a Wikipedia photo of Orthodox Jews after finding out that she would not be charged for an incident at a Las Vegas concert.

 Cardi B performing at the Openair Frauenfeld music festival, July 11, 2019.

Robert Kraft speaks with rapper Meek Mill on NAACP panel about antisemitism and racism

Mill spoke about how meaningful it was when Kraft visited him in prison and compared the experience to his trip to Poland with Kraft for the March of the Living earlier this year.

 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS owner Robert Kraft is a proud and active Jewish sports personality who used his platform to combat antisemitism in America and throughout the world, with the latest initiative of his foundation involving the blue square emoji.

Controversial rapper releases new song, references antisemitism accusations

The song caused controversy over the [translated] lyrics "And I spit flames like Arcanin/I’d rather be accused of antisemitism than rape like Gerald Darmanin.”

A music video for antisemitic rapper Freeze Corleone has recently amassed nearly 5 million views on Youtube.