Iran has put out a red notice with Interpol for the arrest of one of its most popular rappers after he began criticizing the government.
Tag: Rap and Hip-Hop
Eminem Faces Backlash Over Lyrics About Deadly Attack at Ariana Grande Concert
The mayor of Manchester, England, said a new song by the rapper was “unnecessarily hurtful and deeply disrespectful.”
‘99 Problems but My ABCs Ain’t One’: Jay-Z Sues Over Children’s Book
The Little Homie, a small Australian online retailer, says it is celebrating hip-hop. Jay-Z, who has spoken out about black identity and equality, says it is engaging in theft.
U.S. Told Sweden Keeping ASAP Rocky in Prison Could Cause ‘Negative Consequences’
A special envoy for hostage affairs sent a letter to Swedish authorities suggesting the rapper be held at a hotel instead.
Trump’s Hostage Envoy Takes On an Unlikely Case: ASAP Rocky
The diplomat, Robert O’Brien, usually deals with hostage situations in war-torn countries. President Trump sent him to Sweden for an assault trial.
Boycott Israel’s Election? A Palestinian Rapper Says No
In a video that’s going viral, a hip-hop artist argues with himself, but ultimately says the benefits of voting outweigh the risks of staying home.
Italian Minister Pans Hit Song by an Immigrant’s Son
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini of the anti-immigrant League party was not a fan of the Italian-language rap tune with a Middle Eastern flavor that won a song contest.
The New New World: No Earrings, Tattoos or Cleavage: Inside China’s War on Fun
The Communist Party wants to instill the people with “core socialist values.” That means winnowing out content that extols individualism or hedonism.
The Saturday Profile: A Rap Challenger to the Thai Military Junta
In a repressive country, Nutthapong Srimuong does not shy from political themes. His rap video, “What My Country Has Got,” has been viewed 56 million times in three months.
ICE Takes the Rapper 21 Savage Into Custody, Officials Say
An ICE official described 21 Savage as an “unlawfully present United Kingdom national” who was supposed to leave the U.S. in 2006. The rapper has long said he was from Atlanta.