US EditionBay Area superstar dropped from festival bill due to Israel comments
- Cornell University canceled R&B singer Kehlani's scheduled performance at the annual Slope Day event on May 7, 2025.
- The cancellation followed concerns about Kehlani's public statements perceived as antisemitic and anti-Israel, amidst campus division and pressure from the student group Cornellians for Israel.
- President Michael Kotlikoff cited community anger and hurt over Kehlani's past remarks including a music video featuring a Palestinian flag and the phrase "long live the intifada," which some interpret as a call for violence.
- A petition opposing Kehlani's participation gathered over 5,200 signatures in four days, while Kehlani denied antisemitism and emphasized opposition to Israeli government actions and the bombing of civilians.
- The decision reflects broader campus tensions related to the Gaza conflict, with Cornell reviewing event planning processes and facing federal investigations over alleged discrimination against Jewish students.
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Students Organize ‘Palestine Benefit Concert’ Protesting Cornell’s Cancellation of Anti-Israel Singer Kehlani
Students at Cornell University and Ithaca College have raised more than $5,000 to organize a pro-"Palestine" community event in light of Cornell's decision to disinvite anti-Israel, R&B singer Kehlani from headlining the school's annual end-of-the-year concert. Slope Day is a large outdoor event at Cornell University that marks the end of classes in the spring
Kehlani responds to Cornell concert cancellation: ‘I am not antisemitic’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
R&B singer Kehlani denied claims that her pro-Palestinian activism is antisemitic after Cornell cancelled her campus concert amid outcry from Jewish students. “I am being asked and called to clarify and make a statement yet again, for the millionth time, that I am not antisemitic, nor anti-Jew,” said Kehlani in an Instagram video Sunday. “I am anti-genocide. I am anti- the actions of the Israeli government. I am anti- an extermination of an enti…
Kehlani asserts ’anti-genocide’ stance after Cornell pulls show
R&B singer Kehlani has spoken out after their concert at Cornell University was cancelled this month over support for Palestine and criticism of Israel, following accusations of alleged antisemitism. Cornell University cancelled the singer's appearance at its annual campus concert, set to take place on 7 May. The university's president, Michael Kotlikoff, said it was over Kehlani's "espoused antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments in performances, v…
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