Rapper Kid Cudi has taken to Instagram to voice his support for Palestinians in the ongoing conflict with Israel. In a lengthy post, the artist – also known as Scott Mescudi – called for an end to the violence and “the ongoing genocide” in Gaza.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 10,022 Palestinians have been killed as a result of the violence since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. A further 12,000 Israelis have been killed according to Sky News.
In his post, Kid Cudi wrote, “I can’t watch what’s happening in the world and remain silent. I can’t imagine the pain people are feeling. Seeing their entire neighbourhoods bombed, losing generations of family members, parents crying over their children’s lifeless bodies, communities turning into mass graves, people digging through the rubble of their homes in hopes of finding remains of their loved ones – a pain no one should have to go through.”
The artist went on to express his support for both sides of the conflict, emphasizing that “anti-semitism is never welcome”, but that “supporting Palestinian liberation is not anti-semitic, it’s human.”
He concluded his post, “My heart goes out to all my brothers and sisters of all faiths and backgrounds who are suffering. Free Palestine!! With love Scott”
His message of support follows an open letter signed by Drake, Jennifer Lopez, and Adam Lambert, among others, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The letter calls for US President Joe Biden and Congress to ensure the “the safe release of hostages” in the conflict.
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