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. Mensa expressly wrote that his criticism was of the state, not Jewish people, and acknowledged that heinous violence had been committed by both Jews and Arabs.

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Galil disagrees with Mensa’s account of Israeli policy; the source does not support saying he ignored violence by the other side or expressed hostility to Jews.

---

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.