Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore unleashed a politically charged new track on Monday, throwing his support behind pro-Palestinian campus protesters and delivering pointed criticism at President Joe Biden. Titled "Hind's Hall," the song references a recent act by protesters at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in homage to a young victim of Israeli forces. The move is part of a growing trend on college campuses where students have been staging demonstrations to protest US financial ties to Israel.

The Seattle-born rapper minces no words, as he vows to never again cast his vote for Biden, a sentiment echoed by the young demonstrators. "The problem isn't the protests, it's what they're protesting," raps Macklemore, indicating his disapproval of where the nation's money is being channeled. As chronicled by CNN, young voters' dissatisfaction with Biden's stance on the war could prove decisive as the November presidential election looms.

On campuses like the University of Texas at Austin, where protests have been gaining traction, students have been arrested during sit-ins demanding divestment from Israel. Following a spate of arrests, the Travis County attorney's office dropped charges against 57 individuals for lack of probable cause, as reported by the Austin American Statesman. An additional 79 arrests were made as protesters established an unexpected encampment on UT's South Mall, a bold strategy that appears to be part of a nationally coordinated moment.

The artist announced on Instagram that proceeds from the streaming of "Hind's Hall" will go towards UNRWA, the United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees. Companion visuals on YouTube come with a graphic content warning, amplifying the gravity of the message within. Macklemore sharply criticizes Biden's response to the protests in the controversial track, stating, "The blood is on your hands, Biden," and declaring his refusal to support the current administration's re-election bid, as per the Austin American Statesman.