HIND'S HALL

"Hind's Hall" is a potent cocktail of hip-hop fury and political commentary aimed squarely at the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Written, produced and rapped by Macklemore, it expresses support for the Palestinian people.

The song's title references a real-life act of defiance. In October 2023, Hamas launched a brutal attack on Israel, sparking a response by the Israeli military that resulted in the deaths of thousands in Gaza. Student protesters at Columbia University renamed a campus building "Hind's Hall" in honor of Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed in the Gaza Strip. This act of solidarity becomes the song's foundation.

"Hind's Hall" is a full-blown protest anthem. Macklemore throws down on US funding for Israel, calling out the music industry's silence on the issue and taking aim at President Biden's support for the Israeli government. The lyrics are laced with anger and frustration, a reflection of the ongoing human cost of the conflict.