Syrian-American Rapper Hits Haverford For Benefit Performance

April 20, 2012

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tVpCK8YVM2o

Last Friday, Syrian-American rap artist Omar Offendum performed at a benefit event at Haverford for those affected by the violence in Syria. WNR’s Collin Smith was able to talk to him before the event about the conflict and how it relates to his music.

This is a selection of clips from the interview. Check WNR later next week to see the interview in full.

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