Stormzy has said brands “can’t tell me what to do” in response to a backlash over his McDonald’s collaboration and accusations he deleted a pro-Palestine social media post.
The British rapper, 31, who unveiled the Stormzy meal earlier in the month, rejected speculation that he removed the post due to his working with the chain in a post to his Instagram story on Friday.
The fast-food giant faced controversy in 2023 when McDonald’s Israel – operated by a local franchisee – announced it was providing free meals to Israeli soldiers.
Stormzy said: “Hey guys, I wanted to address some twisted narrative that has been circulating online this past…