Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(62,686 posts)
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 02:06 PM Feb 2020

Saudi rapper faces arrest for Mecca Girl music video

Source: BBC

Saudi rapper faces arrest for Mecca Girl music video

22 February 2020

Saudi officials have called for the arrest of a female rapper who released a music video for her song Mecca Girl that praises women from the holy city as "powerful and beautiful".

Social media users reacted angrily, calling the authorities "hypocritical".

In 2018 the crown prince of the conservative country began a programme of reforms.

But activists say repression has increased and there is a crackdown on freedom of expression.

The video was released on YouTube last week by a young rapper who identifies herself as Asayel Slay.

-snip-


Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51597561


Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Middle East»Saudi rapper faces arrest...