American rapper Macklemore has recently made headlines with the release of his latest song, “Hind’s Hall”, which stands as a testament to his solidarity with the Palestinian community and university students advocating for Gaza.
The song is inspired by the legendary Fairouz’s “Ana La Habibi”, carrying echoes of one of the Arab world’s most revered singers, infusing it with a sense of familiarity and resonance.
It was created as a tribute to the Gaza campus encampments and protests, and named after Hind’s Hall at Columbia University, formerly known as Hamilton Hall.
Protesters renamed it after Hind Rajab, a six-year-old who was tragically killed by the IOF in Gaza.
Through his lyrics, Macklemore boldly criticizes the US government’s complicity in what he denounces as the genocide of the Palestinian people, shedding light on Israel’s use of apartheid to perpetuate a 75-year occupation.
The lyrics tackle US involvement in Israel’s military campaign, police brutality against pro-Palestinian student protesters, and social media censorship of pro-Palestinian content.
Accompanying the powerful lyrics is a pledge from Macklemore to donate all proceeds from the song’s streaming to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
This is not the first time the American rapper has shown his support for Gaza and expressed his concern about the situation in Palestine.
During one of his concerts back in December 2023, he took a moment to stand in solidarity with the people in Gaza.
On stage, Macklemore read a poem he had written, advocating for peace and equality.
He made it clear that his intention was not to offend anyone but rather to promote humanity and love among all people.
Amidst applause and cheers from the audience, Macklemore emphasized that when he says, “Palestine is free,” it’s about advocating for everyone’s rights, regardless of their background.
In an event similar in headline but not in spirit, Madonna has recently used Fairouz’s prayer hymn during “satanic ritual” scene in her concert, and people were mad.
