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Boy George pays the price for singing against the current

oglobo6 September 2026 at 04:04

In the cultural sphere, where political opinions have become a test of belonging, it is rare to find an artist willing to go against the prevailing current. This current formed after October 7, 2023, when a large part of the artistic class adhered to positions critical of Israel.

The British singer Boy George chose a different path. He composed a song in defense of the victims of the Hamas attack. In the song, he also criticized the discourse that, according to him, erases or relativizes the massacre.

The article is exclusive for subscribers and does not reveal more details about the song or its consequences for the artist's career.

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