Kehlani is reaffirming her unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, boldly taking her advocacy to the glamourous red carpet of the 2025 American Music Awards, mere weeks after a firestorm led to the cancellation of her concert in Central Park, New York City. The Grammy-nominee made her stance unequivocally clear in an interview with Variety prior to the prestigious ceremony. She steadfastly maintained her controversial position, emphasizing, "When lives are being snuffed out in massive numbers… speaking out against such atrocities should come as naturally as breathing. It's a matter of basic human decency to say, 'This must stop.'"
Further fueling her message, Kehlani directly confronted the United States' involvement, asserting, "We're the ones funding it, and therefore, we bear the responsibility to halt it." The singer behind the hit "Think of Me" seemingly urged fellow celebrities to lend their voices to the cause, explaining, "We wield more influence than we realize… and unity amplifies our strength. I sincerely hope people come to grasp this at some point."
Her parting shot rang loud and clear: "Free Palestine." Beyond her NYC concert fiasco, Kehlani's scheduled performance at Cornell University was also axed in April, with the university president citing her alleged "antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments." Kehlani swiftly counteracted these claims on Instagram, facing the camera with resolve, "I am neither antisemitic nor anti-Jew. I stand firmly against genocide."
