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DJ Khaled Criticized for Silent Stance on Gaza Amid Maqlooba Segment

DJ Khaled Criticized for Silent Stance on Gaza Amid Maqlooba Segment

Preview DJ Khaled and Jimmy Fallon eating maqluba, Palestine related

Palestinian-American DJ Khaled is under fire after eating maqlooba, a traditional Palestinian dish, during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Critics on social media accuse DJ Khaled of hypocrisy, pointing out his silence on the genocide unfolding in Gaza for over a year.

While Gaza faces devastating attacks, widespread displacement, and mass casualties, Khaled’s televised celebration of Palestinian culture struck many as performative. Some have even labeled the moment a “humiliation ritual,” calling on him to use his platform to advocate for his people. Khaled has yet to comment on the backlash.

Here are some of the tweets:

Source: Roya
Cover Photo: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon