A Saudi female rapper known by the name “Bint Makkah” has denied being detained by authorities over her recent music video.
The rapper Asayel Al-Bishi said she was questioned for not having the right permits to shoot her recent viral music video, “Bint Makkah”.
In the clip published on YouTube on Feb, 13, Al-Bishi rapped about women of the city, and the footage included scenes of young girls dancing to the song.
The video was removed from YouTube, and Al-Bishi was questioned by the Saudi prosecutor general over filming without a permit, according to Al Arabiya English.
“The problem was that I taped the music video of a song that I wrote without a permit to film the video. I didn’t know I had to get the permit,” Al-Bishi told the news website.
“In the public prosecution they informed me. The video was not a problem, it was an administrative issue of not obtaining the right permits,” she added.
“I was called in for questioning and they investigated the issue,” confirmed Al-Bishi, and added that her only violation was failing to secure a permit before filming.Social media users speculated that the artist was detained and charged.
“There are people that are supportive and some who are against. I respect people’s opinions,” said Al-Bishi.
When asked about her future plans, Al-Bishi told Al Arabiya English that she was planning to shoot more videos, and said she will make sure to get the right permits next time.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
