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Mahmoud hopes her success will influence women, particularly in Egypt, and urge them to challenge the patriarchal customs and prejudices that exist. "According to a UN survey released in April, 99.3 per cent of Egyptian women reported being sexually harassed, causing 91 per cent to
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When music in Egypt deviates from societies norm it has been known to receive immense criticism. Mahmoud has faced both positive and negative remarks for her work. Some were angry, and believed she was misrepresenting Islam, while others felt a strong connection to her lyrics and supported her with
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at the age of 10, after her mother had introduced her to poetry. Her family was uncertain whether rapping was suitable for
Mahmoud as she was a female, and the rap industry was dominated by males. As she continued to rap amongst her family they began to show more interest and respect for her gift.
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She has continued to rap and fight for women's equality, despite some of the troubles she has faced. Mahmoud stated, "The girls in this field are thought to have bad morals. It's known that when a girl tries to record a track, she will just be one girl in the studio with a lot of guys for a long
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be fearful in the street." Mahmoud said, "every time we don't say anything, we make the problem bigger. Maybe the reason harassment is worse here than many other places is because we choose to shut up ā and then they think they can do it more and more."
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music is about the language being used, giving people the ability to express their thoughts and emotions. After performing in front of millions on television, Mahmoud continued rapping for audiences, which were mainly students.
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event called "Carnival of
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rapper, Mahmoud's lyrics express the fight for women's rights and condemn the enduring problem of sexual harassment in Egypt. In London, on March 20, 2014, Mahmoud won the Index Arts Award for her work.
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when she received the Index Art Award. At the ceremony she performed one of her songs while wearing a dress that displayed in both graphics, and writing, support for women.
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time. So it's hard to find someone to work with her, to create a beat, to master the track." Religion does not hold
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