Palestinian Rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant in Spat Over Authenticity

NYT World Friday 14 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Raja Abdulrahim 1 min read

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Shabjdeed, a rapper in the West Bank, criticized a fellow Palestinian musician in a song, saying his Western lifestyle and lyrics were far removed from life back home.

Palestinian (ORG) Saint Levant (PERSON) Authenticity Shabjdeed (ORG) the West Bank (LOCATION)

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