Kehlani makes anti-Israel statement on AMAs 2025 red carpet weeks after Central Park concert cancellation
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Kehlani, a singer known for her anti-Israel views, stood by her contentious remarks regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict shortly after her concert in Central Park was canceled by New York City.

The 5-time Grammy nominee, who made an appearance at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday evening, was direct in expressing her opinion on the ongoing confrontation.

When questioned about her position on the conflict, the 30-year-old “After Hours” singer stated to Variety before the awards event, “It shouldn’t be a difficult issue, it shouldn’t be a topic that garners such immense attention, it shouldn’t be something that I receive recognition for.”

“It should be second nature if people are blowing up and being murdered at mass rates, it should be no — it should be as easy as breathing to say, ‘Hey I don’t really think this should be happening, this shouldn’t be happening, maybe we should stop.’”

“We’re funding it so we should stop,” the singer, born Kehlani Ashley Parrish, said in Las Vegas, referring to the US’ support for Israel.

When asked if celebrities should be vocal about their stance on the issue, the “Can I?” singer said, “Yeah, I said it a bunch.”

“I definitely think we have more power than we think and everything’s stronger in numbers, and I think that that’s something that hopefully people will understand at some point,” she went on.

“But all I can say is free Palestine.”

Earlier this month, The Post revealed that NYC officials scrapped Kehlani’s upcoming Central Park performance after mounting pressure from City Hall.

“We strongly and emphatically believe in artistic expression of all kinds,” the City Park’s Foundation, a taxpayer-funded organization, said in a statement on Instagram.

“However, the safety and security of our guests and artists is of the utmost importance and in light of these concerns, the concert has been cancelled.”

The news appeared to get to the singer last, as she revealed on her Instagram Story that she found out of the show’s cancellation through social media.

“Lol,” she began. “I just found that one out on Instagram by the way.”

“I’m so deeply grounded in my purpose, my mission, my art, my contribution. Back to this album,” she added.

Weeks prior, Cornell University also pulled the plug on Kehlani’s campus performance after facing overwhelming backlash over the decision to host her.

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