What race is DJ Khaled and why are fans mad at him?
In the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict, DJ Khaled has faced criticism for his silence on the matter.
DJ Khaled proudly identifies as of Palestinian descent. His parents are immigrants from Palestine, and he frequently acknowledges and embraces his cultural heritage, incorporating it into his public persona and creative expression.
Despite being of Palestinian descent, he has not publicly addressed the issue, drawing attention and discontent from activists and fans alike. The criticism has intensified as statistics reveal the significant loss of Palestinian lives during the conflict.
Social commentator Jouelzy called out DJ Khaled on social media, expressing disappointment in his lack of commentary on the conflict. She highlighted his two displaced Palestinian parents and questioned why he had not spoken out. A photo from the Paris Palestine Solidarity march went viral, featuring a sign that read, “DJ KHALED IS A B—CH,” further fueling the online criticism.
https://twitter.com/Jouelzy/status/1720834925002109175
The controversy escalated when DJ Vlad criticized both DJ Khaled and Drake for their silence on the Israel-Hamas war. He suggested that their reluctance to speak out might be tied to their desire to maintain relevance and not alienate parts of their fanbase. DJ Vlad compared the situation to the outspoken nature of legendary artists like Tupac, implying that today’s artists lack the courage to address pressing issues.
“@djkhaled is “winning” while his own people are being slaughtered and displaced. He has yet to say a single word. Does he talk about Palestine in this interview?” one person tweeted. “This is so tone deaf @djkhaled.”
Another posted, “Notorious for not going down and not speaking out.” A third person blasted Rolling Stone writing, “This is terrible timing on y’all he is Palestinian guy living in a false reality ñ. If that interview doesn’t mention anything on war you should pull it off shelves. Shame on y’all.”
Pro-Palestine protester calls out DJ Khaled for not using his platform to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian People pic.twitter.com/BIAEYzSeTH
— SHO’NUFF (@IAMSHO_NUFF) October 29, 2023
Despite the widespread outcry, DJ Khaled has remained silent on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The internet continues to express discontent over his perceived indifference to a matter that has stirred emotions globally. The criticism has been further fueled by images and signs at pro-Palestinian marches, amplifying calls for DJ Khaled to use his influential voice on the issue.
