Stormzy has said brands “can’t tell me what to do” in response to a backlash over his McDonald’s collaboration and accusations he deleted a pro-Palestine social media post.
Customers in the Middle East were angered after McDonald’s Israel provided free meals and in response, some franchisees, such as McDonald’s Oman, announced donations to relief efforts in Gaza.
McDonald’s president and chief executive Chris Kempczinski previously said in a LinkedIn post: “We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to anyone.”.
The British rapper, 31, who unveiled the Stormzy meal earlier in the month, rejected speculation that he removed the post due to his working with the chain in a post to his Instagram story on Friday.
Online posts show stickers that reportedly appeared around McDonald’s drive-thrus in the capital, reading: “We regret to inform you that Stormzy has sold out.
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