Cork collaboration with young Gaza rapper goes viral, gets millions of views

Hip-hip star DJ Khaled among the celebrities to share the video of MC Abdul, 12, who raps about the situation his family are currently facing 
Cork collaboration with young Gaza rapper goes viral, gets millions of views

MC Abdul in his video from Gaza. 

 A  topical rap collaboration between a young boy in Gaza and a Cork beatmaker has gone viral, clocking up over 2.7 million views in two days.

The video clip for 'Palestine' by Abdalrahman’s Alshantti – aka MC Abdul, or MCA Rap – features the 12-year-old walking past bombed buildings in his neighbourhood in Gaza as he raps about the current situation in the region.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited