Coldplay Launches Bid to Save Life of Iran's Tupac Shakur
British rock band Coldplay has launched a desperate bid to save the life of Iranian rapper Tupac Shakur, who has been sentenced to death.
Shakur, whose real name is Amir Hossein Mohammadifar, was arrested in 2019 and charged with "insulting the supreme leader" and "propaganda against the system" for his politically charged lyrics. He was sentenced to death in January 2023.
In a statement, Coldplay said they were "deeply concerned" about Shakur's fate and called on the Iranian government to release him immediately.
"Tupac Shakur is a talented artist who has used his music to speak truth to power," the band said. "His life is in danger, and we urge the Iranian government to release him immediately and without conditions."
Shakur's case has drawn international attention, with human rights groups and artists around the world calling for his release. The United Nations has also expressed concern about his case, saying that he is being held "arbitrarily" and that his death sentence is a "violation of international law."
The Iranian government has defended its decision to sentence Shakur to death, saying that he is a "threat to national security." However, critics say that Shakur is being targeted for his political beliefs and that his death sentence is a clear attempt to silence dissent.
Coldplay's intervention in Shakur's case is the latest example of the band's commitment to human rights and social justice. The band has previously spoken out against poverty, inequality, and climate change.
It is unclear whether Coldplay's intervention will have any impact on Shakur's case. However, the band's high profile and international reach could help to raise awareness of his case and put pressure on the Iranian government to release him.
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