Cornell University canceled R&B singer Kehlani's performance at its annual campus concert due to her stance on the war in Gaza, which the school's president deemed antisemitic and anti-Israel. Kehlani has been vocal about her opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, including in a music video where the phrase 'Long Live the Intifada' appeared. The decision to drop Kehlani sparked protests and raised questions about the line between criticism of Israel and antisemitic behavior. Cornell's president, Michael I. Kotlikoff, said the selection of Kehlani had caused division and discord.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/nyregion/kehlani-cornell-concert-replaced.html
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