<p>International singer and songwriter Alicia Keys recently found herself in the midst of controversy when some social media users accused her of supporting Hamas amid the recent unrest in Israel. The acclaimed artist has since addressed the allegations and clarified the intentions behind her post.</p>

<p>In a statement shared via her Instagram story, the "If I Ain't Got You" hitmaker made it unequivocally clear that her Instagram photo was in no way related to the recent events and loss of innocent lives in the Middle East. Keys expressed her profound sorrow over the ongoing situation and affirmed her commitment to peace. She emphasised, "My heart has been breaking.... I pray for and stand for peace."</p>

<p>The controversy began when Alicia Keys posted a photograph of herself wearing a green leather racing jacket with black and white highlights, colours that some believed resembled the black, white, green, and red seen on the Palestinian flag.</p>

<p>In the post's caption, she engaged with her followers, asking, "What would u do if you weren't afraid of anything??? Tell me your truth... I've had my eyes on paragliding."</p>

<p>Although Keys later removed the post, it had already garnered attention from social media users, some of whom speculated about its meaning and intentions. Certain individuals believed that the singer was sending coded messages to indicate her support for Hamas.</p>

<p>The advocacy group StopAntisemitism posted a screenshot of Keys' controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) and questioned her intentions, insinuating a connection to recent violent events in the region. They wrote, "Is this some sick ode to the Hamas terrorists that infiltrated Israel, killed over 1300 people, beheaded babies, raped women, and kidnapped Holocaust survivors @aliciakeys?" before the singer issued her statement to refute the accusations.</p>

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<p>Notably, music manager Guy Oseary, who was born in Israel, promptly came to Alicia's defence. He shared a photo of himself with the singer on his Instagram account and clarified the situation, reassuring the community concerned by the post. Guy acknowledged the specific word in Keys' post that had caused distress in the context of the ongoing conflict and clarified that it was not connected to the situation. He added that he had spoken with Alicia, who expressed her shock at the word's implication and immediately removed the post.</p>

<p>Guy Oseary further praised Alicia for her ongoing humanitarian work and her dedication to human rights, emphasising her positive influence on the world. He noted that her actions reflect her empathy and compassionate nature.</p>

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International singer and songwriter Alicia Keys recently found herself in the midst of controversy when some social media users accused her of supporting Hamas amid the recent unrest in Israel.

International singer and songwriter Alicia Keys recently found herself in the midst of controversy when some social media users accused her of supporting Hamas amid the recent unrest in Israel. The acclaimed artist has since addressed the allegations and clarified the intentions behind her post. In a statement shared via her Instagram story, the "If I Ain't Got You" hitmaker made it unequivocally clear that her Instagram photo was in no way related to the recent events and loss of innocent lives in the Middle East. Keys expressed her profound sorrow over the ongoing situation and affirmed her commitment to peace. She emphasised, "My heart has been breaking.... I pray for and stand for peace." The controversy began when Alicia Keys posted a photograph of herself wearing a green leather racing jacket with black and white highlights, colours that some believed resembled the black, white, green, and red seen on the Palestinian flag. In the post's caption, she engaged with her followers, asking, "What would u do if you weren't afraid of anything??? Tell me your truth... I've had my eyes on paragliding." Although Keys later removed the post, it had already garnered attention from social media users, some of whom speculated about its meaning and intentions. Certain individuals believed that the singer was sending coded messages to indicate her support for Hamas. The advocacy group StopAntisemitism posted a screenshot of Keys' controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) and questioned her intentions, insinuating a connection to recent violent events in the region. They wrote, "Is this some sick ode to the Hamas terrorists that infiltrated Israel, killed over 1300 people, beheaded babies, raped women, and kidnapped Holocaust survivors @aliciakeys?" before the singer issued her statement to refute the accusations. Also read: Olivia Wilde addresses backlash over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce comment Notably, music manager Guy Oseary, who was born in Israel, promptly came to Alicia's defence. He shared a photo of himself with the singer on his Instagram account and clarified the situation, reassuring the community concerned by the post. Guy acknowledged the specific word in Keys' post that had caused distress in the context of the ongoing conflict and clarified that it was not connected to the situation. He added that he had spoken with Alicia, who expressed her shock at the word's implication and immediately removed the post. Guy Oseary further praised Alicia for her ongoing humanitarian work and her dedication to human rights, emphasising her positive influence on the world. He noted that her actions reflect her empathy and compassionate nature. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alicia Keys clarifies paragliding post amid accusations of supporting Hamas

<p>During her performance at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Monday night, American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was forcibly grabbed and kissed by a female fan as she was walking alongside the crowd.</p>

<p>As can be seen in the now-viral video, the 41-year-old was seemingly shocked by the incident. And, her reaction to the weird fan moment was, "What the f***?"</p>

<p>Commenting on her viral video shared by the celebrity blog Hollywood Unlocked, Alicia wrote, "Trust me, I was like what the F***!!!!!!!! Don’t she know what time it is???," along with a few shocked and mind-blown emojis. Take a look!</p>

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<p>Her fans flooded the comment section with angry responses. One user wrote, "Y’all gotta start learning to respect peoples space. (sic)" Another commented, "Why would you allow someone to do that. (sic)"</p>

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<p>Celebrities often come across such uncomfortable moments when overeager fans forget their boundaries and make unwanted advances in a huge crowd or during concerts. Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Kendall Jenner have also come across similar incidents in the past.</p>

<p>Alicia Keys is currently on a tour to promote her most recent albums. It marks her&nbsp;first extensive tour since her 2013 'Set the World on Fire Tour'.</p>


During her performance at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Monday night, American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was forcibly grabbed and kissed by a female fan as she was walking alongside the crowd.

During her performance at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Monday night, American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was forcibly grabbed and kissed by a female fan as she was walking alongside the crowd. As can be seen in the now-viral video, the 41-year-old was seemingly shocked by the incident. And, her reaction to the weird fan moment was, "What the f***?" Commenting on her viral video shared by the celebrity blog Hollywood Unlocked, Alicia wrote, "Trust me, I was like what the F***!!!!!!!! Don’t she know what time it is???," along with a few shocked and mind-blown emojis. Take a look! View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED (@hollywoodunlocked) Her fans flooded the comment section with angry responses. One user wrote, "Y’all gotta start learning to respect peoples space. (sic)" Another commented, "Why would you allow someone to do that. (sic)" Also read: Priyanka Chopra's 'Citadel' set to be second most expensive show ever with over $200 million budget? Celebrities often come across such uncomfortable moments when overeager fans forget their boundaries and make unwanted advances in a huge crowd or during concerts. Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Kendall Jenner have also come across similar incidents in the past. Alicia Keys is currently on a tour to promote her most recent albums. It marks her first extensive tour since her 2013 'Set the World on Fire Tour'.

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Alicia Keys clarifies paragliding post amid accusations of supporting Hamas

Alicia Keys calls out fan who forcibly grabbed and kissed her on cheek during Vancouver concert