Kehlani is speaking out after Cornell University canceled her Slope Day performance, citing concerns over her alleged antisemitic views, according to new reporting by Gannett. In an Instagram video, the singer firmly rejected the accusation, saying she opposes genocide and Israeli government actions, not Jewish people.
Cornell’s president said the decision came after learning of Kehlani’s past remarks, including criticisms of Zionists. Kehlani, a vocal supporter of Palestine during the Israel-Hamas war, argued the backlash aims to silence her activism and hinted at more cancellations ahead.
Filming from a studio session, Kehlani noted she was surrounded by Jewish and Palestinian friends, emphasizing that her advocacy stems from a desire to stop violence, not from hatred.
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