International singer reveals: "I stood with the Jews – and paid a heavy price"

British singer Boy George launched a sharp attack on X against figures in the music industry, stood by his Jewish friends, and criticized stars like Ed Sheeran and Jade for what he called fake concern. He paid a heavy professional price following a song supporting the victims of the Nova Festival massacre, but made clear he would not back down from his stance and rejected the claim that Israel is an apartheid state.

British singer Boy George (George Alan O'Dowd) published a harsh post on the social network X today (Thursday), attacking figures in the music industry for what he described as fake concern and populism regarding Israel. He stood by his Jewish friends, shared feelings of anxiety he experiences in various places around the world, but made clear he does not regret his decision. Boy George named Ed Sheeran and Jade, criticizing them for displaying unfounded concern. He completely rejected the claim that Israel is an apartheid state, noting that Arabs and Christians live there as an integral part of society. The post came after he released the song "We Will Dance Again" in 2026 in response to the Nova Festival massacre. Following the song, he paid a heavy professional price: he had to part ways with his label manager who refused to distribute the song, and withdrew from a coveted role in a planned musical. Despite this, he ended his remarks with a strong message against those who follow the boycott, making clear he would not back down from his stance.

International singer reveals: "I stood with the Jews – and paid a heavy price"