Vic Mensa: On the Record

Rapper Vic Mensa has publicly framed his views around the Palestinian cause.

On the record

• Jan. 12, 2018 — Published a TIME op-ed, “What Palestine Taught Me About American Racism,” writing of “the treacherous denial of human rights to the Palestinian people living under occupation.” [TIME]

The context

The op-ed framed its criticism at Israeli government policy and the occupation.

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: He chose to make Israel the villain in a national magazine, with not a word for the other side. We don’t stand with it.

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Facts here are documented public statements and actions, sourced and linked, current as of July 2026. Everything under “Where Galil stands” is our opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we’ll review and correct it.