Kery James

Kery James, a French rapper of Haitian descent known for his socially engaged lyrics, has consistently expressed strong support for the Palestinian cause over the years, particularly regarding the situations in Palestine and Gaza. He has used his music, social media, and public appearances to denounce what he describes as injustices, including bombings, apartheid, and restrictions on Palestinian freedom, while calling for Palestinian liberation and resistance against oppression.

Key Statements and Public Positions

• In a 2014 interview, he explicitly stated, “Je suis pour la libération de la Palestine” (I am for the liberation of Palestine), aligning himself with efforts to free Palestine from occupation. He has participated in solidarity events, such as performing at the Fête de l’Humanité in 2008 and 2014 to support the Palestinian people and political prisoners, and joining a 2012 concert marking the anniversary of Salah Hamouri’s release.
• During a December 2023 protest in Paris supporting Palestine, he delivered strong words condemning the “genocide” in Gaza.
• In a May 2025 appearance at the Flammes awards, he paid homage to Palestinians, further emphasizing his solidarity.

Music and Lyrics Addressing the Conflict

Kery James frequently incorporates the Palestinian struggle into his songs, portraying it as a symbol of resistance against injustice. Notable examples include:

• “Avec Le Cœur et la Raison” (2009): He writes about the “distress of a nation” under occupation, refusing to be “complicit in silence,” and highlights themes like restricted movement on their own land, apartheid disguised as security, and walls separating families. Lyrics include: “J’écris la détresse d’une nation / Qui sur ses propres terres n’a plus la libre circulation / Sous couvert de sécurité, l’apartheid se maquille / Et le mur sépare des familles.”
• “Comment ça va ?” (2023): Released amid escalating violence in Gaza, this song criticizes the international community’s silence while depicting humanitarian devastation, with lines like: “Le soleil s’est enfoui sous les gravats, la Lune s’est blottie dans ses bras, les étoiles ont perdu leurs éclats, et tu me demandes : ‘Comment ça va ?'” (The sun has buried itself under the rubble, the moon nestled in its arms, the stars lost their shine, and you ask me how it’s going?). He also references “numbers, deaths without names,” “exiles without destination,” and “hospitals become cemeteries.” In the video description, he shares: “Quand je suis parti en Palestine, aucun Palestinien ne m’a demandé d’argent. Ce qui comptait pour eux, c’est que je puisse utiliser ma voix… pour que l’injustice qu’ils subissent ne soit pas niée.”

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