One of today’s most prominent pop stars, Spanish singer Rosalía, has come under fire from pro-Palestinian Spanish fashion designer Miguel Adrover for not speaking out publicly about the war in Gaza. In a social media post featuring an outfit inspired by Palestinian refugees, Adrover accused the 32-year-old artist of “remaining silent in the face of genocide” and announced that he had refused to design for her because of her silence on the issue.
“Silence is complicity, especially when you have a massive microphone that reaches millions of people,” Adrover wrote on Instagram. “This is why you have the responsibility to use your power to denounce genocide.” While insisting “it’s nothing personal,” he added: “I admire your talent and everything you’ve achieved. I believe you’re more than just another artist focused only on business and entertainment. Now is the time to do the right thing.”
