Call On "Stop Genocide" In Gaza, Rapper Kid Cudi: Free Palestine!!

Kid Cudi (Instagram @kidcudi)

JAKARTA - Rapper Kid Cudi expressed his support for Palestinians trapped in the Israeli-Hamas war.

Rapper whose real name is Scott Mescudi shared a long post on Instagram calling for an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Gaza's Ministry of Health said 10,022 Palestinians were killed following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, according to Sky News.

"The things I see in the news have shattered my heart. I can't see what's happening in the world and stay silent. I can't imagine the suffering people feel. Seeing the whole environment where they live was bombed, the loss of family members for generations, the parents crying over the bodies of their lifeless children, the community turning into mass graves, the people who dug up the rubble of their homes in the hope of finding the remains of their loved ones a suffering that no one should feel,'Kid Cudi wrote on Instagram.

"It doesn't feel right to share the music I released and pretend as if no part of the world caught fire, thousands of people were killed. I know some people will disagree with me, but that's okay. As a black person, I oppose all forms of oppression. And as an artist, I feel responsible for voicing things that have never been heard, and celebrating the spirit of everyone through my work and presence, "he continued.

He then said it was important for him that art represents his deepest belief in what he thinks as a human being.

I hope we will not attack each other on the basis of human rights enforcement. I will always encourage peace for everyone physical peace, mental peace, spiritual peace. Regardless of religion or ethnicity, loss of innocent lives is unacceptable," the rapper continued.

Kid Cudi then condemned Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7.

I realize that there are more things in this story than what has happened over the past few weeks. And of course, I love my Jewish brothers and condemn all forms of violence against them. Your loss is unimaginable and all of you are in my prayers. My prayers are also for the hostages and their families, may they come back safely, "he wrote.

He then highlighted the suffering Palestinian civilians have experienced since the Hamas attack.

At the same time, the collective punishment suffered by Palestinians under the illegal occupation of Israel is truly unpredictable. Anti-Semitism has never been accepted. But let's be clear supporting the release of Palestine is not an antisemit, but an act of humanity. The Palestinian people have the right to freedom. This is not politics, this is real life. And I am just a man who cares about humanity," he continued.

I support the Palestinian people who demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the ongoing genocide. My heart is on all my brothers and sisters from all religions and backgrounds who suffer. Free Palestine!! With Scott's love.

Scott's comments came after a number of artists signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.