Toomaj Salehi
Toomaj Salehi is an Iranian rapper who gained notoriety for his music that supported protests against the Iranian government. He was sentenced to death for his activism but had his sentence overturned in June 2023. After serving a year in prison, he was released in December 2023. Salehi's work has resonated with many in Iran, particularly during the widespread protests calling for change and justice following the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Prominent rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was sentenced to death for supporting protests, emphasized that internet access is a right.
Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
Toomaj Salehi, a well-known rapper, was recently re-arrested after previously having his death sentence lifted.
Iran: Der Krieg ist vorbei, die Diktatur ist noch da - Politik
Germany· 2025-06-27
Toomaj Salehi, rapper and poet of the revolution, is accused of being a spy for Israel.
Iran, la virata nazionalista: il regime prova a frenare il malcontento popolare
Italy· 2025-06-21
Toomaj Salehi was released after serving a year in prison following the annulment of his death sentence for supporting the protests.
Un cantante iraní recibe 74 latigazos por una canción contra el velo
Bolivia· 2025-03-05
