Video of 11-Year-Old Palestinian Rapping in English Goes Viral

A video of an 11-year-old boy rapping in English while surrounded by his school friends in Gaza has gone viral on social media.

The video of Abdalrahman Alshantti rapping in English was uploaded to his Facebook and Instagram accounts, where they received hundreds of thousands of interactions and comments on the young student’s rapping skills. Alshantti rapped about his life in Gaza and the tough conditions the people were facing.

“I am an 11 years old who raps in English. I aim to spread peace, unity and love through my music,” Alshantti’s Instagram says. Alshantti raps and writes his own songs in English according to his Facebook. Credit: mca.rap via Storyful