'Kudos for standing up': Internet hails rapper Macklemore for new anti-Israel song with jabs at Biden

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Seattle rapper Macklemore stirred up a storm with his latest release, a politically charged track titled 'Hind's Hall', in which he takes direct shots at President Joe Biden over his stance on Israel's conflict with Hamas.

The Grammy-Award winning artist, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, made it clear that he won't be supporting Biden in the upcoming 2024 general election due to what he perceives as the president's complicity in Israel's actions, as per New York Post.

Macklemore takes direct jabs at Joe Biden with 'Hind's Hall'

In the song, Macklemore didn't hold back, delivering lyrics like "The blood is on your hands, Biden, we can see it all," and boldly declared, "And f— no, I’m not voting for you in the fall." The track, which was dropped on Macklemore's Instagram account, has sparked widespread debate and discussion.

The song’s title is a nod to the recent high-profile incident at Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall, which was the site of a break-in and occupation by a mob of masked protesters. They were eventually removed and arrested by NYPD officers.

The protesters renamed the building 'Hind’s Hall' as a tribute to Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian girl who had lost her life in the Middle Eastern conflict. This renaming occurred after the demonstrators had spent nearly two weeks camping out in front of the Ivy League institution, protesting against Israel.

In the music video for 'Hind's Hall', footage featuring a range of political figures is prominently showcased.

Included among them are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who is currently contending against Representative Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th District.

Macklemore pledged that all proceeds from the song will support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). However, UNRWA has faced allegations of ties to Hamas, with claims that some of its employees were involved in terrorist activities against Israel.

Internet praises Macklemore for taking bold stance with 'Hind's Hall'

Following the release of 'Hind's Hall,' social media erupted with praise for Macklemore's bold stance. One user on X exclaimed, "@djkhaled sold out to his masters. Macklemore stepped up!"

Another applauded, "No one took you seriously before, but now you've earned yourself a place in history. When the chips were down you stood up for what you knew was right. That is what defines a life that matters."

Others joined in the wave of support, with a third user commenting, "Brilliant. A song in the great tradition of the protest songs of the 1960s, but updated for a new era, and channeling the power of Hip-hop into the cause of justice. Powerful. Fearless. Truth. This song must be heard."

Another remarked, "You have heart and soul more than All the politicians and the corrupt soul's." A fifth user expressed, "This is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Using your platform to fight for humanity is something all too many artists ignore. Thank you beyond words. Thank you."

Another user lauded, "Kudos for standing up. The rest of the music industry should hang their heads in shame." One user declared, "Absolute banger. 10/10." Someone else wrote, "Honest to god, @macklemore got more heart than anybody in America right now."

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