Kehlani is using her platform to shed light on the ongoing conflict in Gaza – a crisis the GRAMMY nominee expressed staunch disappointment in her celebrity colleagues for remaining widely silent on.

“You can’t stop for a second and recognize that … nothing we do has a f—ing purpose without people and you can’t turn the f— around and reach back for people? You can’t speak? Disgusting,” she said about her industry peers in regard to the Israel-Hamas war in the emotional clip lifted to social media on Monday (May 27).

Proving she’s willing to back her words up with action, Lani followed her impassioned speech by announcing merchandise set to accompany her next single – the follow-up to ‘After Hours‘ – will see 100% of its proceeds disbursed to Operation Olive Branch, a “volunteer-powered grassroots collective effort” with the mission of “connecting with and amplifying Palestinian voices in an effort to support their critical needs.”

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Due on digital shelves this week, the new single, ‘Next 2 U,’ had the announcement of its May 31 arrival accompanied by the unveiling of its official cover artwork photographed by Israel Riqueros.

Alongside the Dixson-produced song’s release, Kehlani showcased merchandise designed by a Palestinian artist and promised all the proceeds from the merch sales will be “distributed amongst Palestinian, Congolese & Sudanese families through Operation Olive Branch” who she praised for “doing incredible direct action work getting families out of Gaza, rebuilding homes of those who want to stay, & launching their Congo & Sudan branch.”

‘Next 2 U’ is expected to be the newest taste of the gems set to line her fourth studio album – the June 21-due ‘Crash.’

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