Israeli rappers claim US visas withheld over song lyrics The lyrics of the Hebrew drill rap hit "Harbu Darbu" were alleged to be at the root of the decision to refuse four Israeli artists a visa. May 20, 2024
Chabad rabbi-rapper reaches top of the charts in Israel with ‘Red and Yellow’ “I feel blessed that God was behind me to give me a push in this direction,” said hip-hop singer Moshe Reuven Sheradsky. David Swindle April 15, 2024
‘Double standard’ in treatment of anti-black racism, Jew-hatred, Nissim Black says The convert to Orthodox Judaism told JNS about his new album, as well as the pressing need for better black and Jewish-American relations. Dave Gordon Feb. 1, 2024
‘Dog, it’s a yarmulke,’ sings Ben Shapiro, ‘America’s no. 1 rapper’ "I just listened to it. Ben Shapiro, not bad. Congrats on no. 1," wrote the rapper Nicki Minaj. Jan. 31, 2024
‘Jesus Christ, Hitler, Ye. Third Party. Sponsor that,’ says West in rant “Kanye’s outbursts are incredibly dangerous, so why does he still have a platform to spew hate?” wrote B’nai B’rith International. Dec. 18, 2023
No apology from rapper Noname for antisemitism in new album A track titled “Balloons” praises Louis Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam leader known to spread Jew-hatred. Aug. 21, 2023
Chassidic rapper Nissim Black gives weather forecast on program in Greenville, SC While reading off temperatures, the musician posed Talmudic-styled questions. March 28, 2023
Violinist Miri Ben-Ari aims to create a ‘Symphony of Brotherhood’ The Israeli musician, dubbed the “hip-hop violinist,” will perform with a gospel choir. Menachem Wecker Feb. 24, 2023
Lubavitcher psychotherapist creates rap video to aid addicts in recovery Charles Goldberg also finds the therapeutic-musical mix a religious experience. Menachem Wecker Feb. 21, 2023
