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A scheduled concert in New York City by singer Kehlani was canceled on Monday under pressure from the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. Though the administration expressed “security concerns” about the concert, the real reason for the cancellation is Kehlani’s outspoken opposition to the US-facilitated genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza.

This flagrant act of censorship is the second time that a scheduled concert by the singer has been canceled in the past several weeks. It is part of an ongoing, antidemocratic campaign to suppress any criticism of Israel and of its backer the United States.

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[–] Sixtyforce@sh.itjust.works 62 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] meyotch@slrpnk.net 35 points 3 weeks ago

. . . ‘fraid.

[–] alphabethunter@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago

Thief, home of the slave.

[–] xzot746@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago

Fucking idiots.

Think Green day said it pretty well.

[–] ScrambledEggs@lazysoci.al 42 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Eric Adams sounds like a bitch

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He looks like one, too, like Marsellus Wallace.

[–] frog_brawler@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Eric Adams is a sleazy bich, when the time comes for the workers to fight back he will face the same fate as all the other corrupt politicans and Capitalists.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 36 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

anti-genocide singer

Is this a singer who has made singing against the Palestinian genocide the main message of her songs?
Or is this a singer who sings, and just happens to have an anti-genocide opinion?

Not that one of these options would make Adams' choice better - it's wrong no matter what - but it's an important distinction imho.

Or are these fearfully conservative* politicians actually just pushing artists into taking a stance, by being so censorial?

* yes, he's a Democrat

[–] Lupo@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nope, he independent now, which in this case means, Trump owned conservative.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

independent

Too chickenshit to admit he's a turncoat?

[–] Lupo@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Vote for Zohran Mamdani

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 26 points 3 weeks ago

Adams is a giant turd. He's terrible and I hope Zohran ousts him in the next mayoral election.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 22 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 16 points 3 weeks ago
[–] yesman@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

I'm sure conservatives are outraged by this glaring example of cancel culture and defend to the death her right to free speech.

[–] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

Time to bring in some pro-genocide singers then, Eric?

[–] iAvicenna@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Eric Adams who is a member of the Democrat party. They are all in this for the seat and the power unfortunately.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

I wouldn't say all. But most. And it doesn't seem to be about the power. I think they genuinely support the genocide. The support from Israel, DNC leaders, conservative "moderates", and powerful individuals is just a plus.

[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

"Anti Genocide Singer" is a weird way to describe anyone. A singer that is opposed to genocide, which, I'd bet is MOST singers.

[–] SpaceShort@feddit.uk 5 points 3 weeks ago

The concert should go on anyway.

The show must go on.