Repost
@rescueorg: Belly’s courage: How music helped a young immigrant thrive
“Finding the courage to be myself [came] through the music and writing.” 🎼✨
Palestinian-born rapper
@belly arrived in Canada at the age of 7. When he faced the challenge of adapting to a new country and culture with his family, music helped him cope and thrive.
Today, he is rapper, songwriter and record producer who has worked on countless hits, including this past year’s global smash hits “Blinding Lights” and “Save Your Tears,” both by
@theweeknd.
Belly’s story reminds us that
#RefugeesAreCourageous as refugees and other immigrants find the strength to continue on after being forced to leave their homes—and everything they knew—behind.
This
#WorldRefugeeDay, we are so proud to honor the courage of refugee artists who use their creativity to connect, heal and bring people closer together.