# Controversy over Khaled's Morocco concert

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-khaleds-morocco-concert
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:15:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Algerian Raï singer Khaled faced significant social media backlash following his performance at the Rab’Africa Festival in Rabat, Morocco. The controversy emerged as Algerian citizens criticized the artist for performing while his home country suffered from deadly wildfires that resulted in significant casualties and damage.

Critics questioned Khaled’s patriotism and loyalty, specifically regarding his use of honorifics for the Moroccan King. In response to the outcry, Khaled released messages reaffirming his national identity, stating, “I am with my country, Algeria,” and “I will never be against my country.”

As the situation progressed, Khaled deleted social media footage from the concert and urged the public to stop sharing “out-of-context recordings.” He called for an end to national division and requested that focus remain on supporting wildfire victims and emergency relief efforts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Cheb Khaled deletes concert footage following criticism in Algeria

Algerian singer Cheb Khaled deleted concert footage from Rabat after facing criticism for celebrating while Algeria mourned victims of deadly wildfires.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cheb-khaled-deletes-concert-footage-following-criticism-in-algeria

### 2026-08-29: Khaled addresses controversy over Morocco concert amid Algerian wildfires

Singer Khaled has responded to social media criticism regarding his recent concert in Morocco during the deadly wildfires in Algeria, reaffirming his Algerian identity and calling for national unity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khaled-addresses-controversy-over-morocco-concert-amid-algerian-wildfires

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