From Newsweek · · 1m 10s
French Students Rap About Terrorists
Students in France sing rap referencing jihadists during protests.
In brief
Students in France sing rap referencing jihadists during protests. French students performed a rap song referencing jihadists during protests, sparking a police investigation for alleged 'apology for terrorism'. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Rap Song References Terrorists
A rap song by BORO700 referencing Mohamed Merah and Salah Abdeslam appeared in student protest videos in France.
“Like Mohamed Merah, dodging the cameras”
Police Investigate Students
French police placed three minors in custody on October 7 after opening a preliminary investigation into suspected 'apology for terrorism'.
“The term 'apology for terrorism' refers to publicly presenting or justifying terrorism”
Students Sing at School
Students sang the rap song at François-Villon high school during a school blockade on October 1.
“Bataclan, I shot him with my eyes, manhunt, Salah Abdeslam”
Church Video Circulates
The rap song also appeared in a video filmed inside Saint-Hilaire church in Soullans on October 4.
“The municipality said the young people involved were minors”
Mayor Warns Against Tensions
Soullans' mayor urged residents not to share the footage, warning it could expose minors and inflame tensions.
“There is every reason to believe that the young people concerned did not fully appreciate the impact of their actions”
Rapper Faces Court
Rapper BORO700 is due to appear in Paris court on October 21 on charges including apology for terrorism.
“The case concerns the rapper and is separate from the investigations into the videos featuring young people”
Protests Over School Issues
Student protests in France since September 28 have focused on school funding, teacher shortages, and dilapidated buildings.
“Students have raised concerns including school funding, shortages of teachers and staff”
The headline
French students performed a rap song referencing jihadists during protests, sparking a police investigation for alleged 'apology for terrorism'.
