Stormzy is blasted for hypocrisy for deleting pro-Palestine Instagram post just as his new McDonald’s ad comes out – after critics of Israel called for boycott on firm for feeding the IDF

By LETTICE BROMOVSKY

Published: 20:53 GMT, 12 February 2025 | Updated: 20:53 GMT, 12 February 2025

Stormzy has been blasted for hypocrisy after he deleted a pro-Palestine Instagram post just days before his new McDonald’s ad came out. 

The British rapper, 30, has been called out on social media after he deleted a post from a year ago that read: ‘I hope everyone is good, some fleeting thoughts. 

‘1. Free Palestine. 2. In the future, if there is ever a clear injustice in the world no matter how big or small, 100 times out of 100 I will always be on the side of the oppressed. Unequivocally. As I always have been.’

However, just a few days before the launch of his new ad campaign, ‘Famous Order’, with McDonald’s, a company who have come under fire in the past for their support of the Israeli Defence Forces, his post has been removed.  

It follows a dispute in October when McDonald’s Israel announced it had donated thousands of free meals to IDF troops involved in the war.

The move triggered a backlash from critics of Israel’s military action in Gaza, including some asking for a consumer boycott.

CEO Chris Kempczinski later said that several markets in the Middle East and some outside the region were experiencing a ‘meaningful business impact’.

The British rapper, 30, has been called out on social media after he deleted a post from a year ago (above)

Stormzy, who headlined Glastonbury festival in 2019, follows in the footsteps of musicians including American rapper Travis Scott, Colombian singer J Balvin, K-pop band BTS and legend Mariah Carey, amongst others, who have all seen their number one meals appear on the McDonald’s menu

Major Western fast-food chains including McDonald’s and Starbucks have seen largely spontaneous, grassroots boycott campaigns over their perceived pro-Israeli stance and alleged financial ties to Israel. 

Stormzy, who headlined Glastonbury festival in 2019, follows in the footsteps of musicians including American rapper Travis Scott, Colombian singer J Balvin, K-pop band BTS and legend Mariah Carey, amongst others, who have all seen their number one meals appear on the McDonald’s menu. 

Stormzy’s top choice includes: nine Chicken McNuggets served with McDonald’s Fries and not one but two BBQ Dips.

Dessert is an Oreo McFlurry or a tasty Apple Pie along with a refreshing Sprite Zero to wash it all down.

In addition to these tasty treats, those who opt to imitate the star’s meal choice inside a McDonalds’s branch will receive a limited-edition set of stickers, giving them the chance to make their tech #BigMike coded.

Stormzy’s top choice includes: nine Chicken McNuggets served with McDonald’s Fries and not one but two BBQ Dips

Ahead of the launch Stormzy has said: ‘I am so gassed for my McDonald’s order to be the first ever “Famous Order” in the UK and Ireland. Never thought I’d have my own order on the official menu. That’s mad.”

McDonald’s UK & Ireland Chief Marketing Officer, Ben Fox said: ‘Stormzy is a McDonald’s fan through and through and a true Global icon.

‘This makes him the perfect superstar to bring to life the fact that no matter how famous you are, everyone has a favourite, go to, McDonald’s order.

‘Introducing Stormzy’s signature order is an incredible moment for the brand; two icons colliding, giving everyone the chance to eat just like Big Mike at McDonald’s and, if they are lucky, to nab some exclusive branded merch.’

Stormzy’s representatives have been approached for comment.  

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Stormzy is blasted for hypocrisy for deleting pro-Palestine Instagram post just as his new McDonald’s ad comes out – after critics of Israel called for boycott on firm for feeding the IDF

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