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M.I.A. responds to pro-terrorism accusations

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without belittling the heinous acts propagated by the LTTE, DeLon’s diss track and video feel much less like a thoughtful critique of a debatable move on M.I.A.‘s part, and much more like an empty ploy for publicity.

M.I.A. seems to agree. “I don’t support terrorism and never have,” she wrote in a statement. “As a Sri Lankan that fled war and bombings, my music is the voice of the civilian refugee. Frankly, I am not trying to start dialogue with someone who is really just seeking self-promotion.” [Pitchfork]