Israeli hip-hop duo Ness and Stilla have divided Israeli opinion over a recent drill song which names Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa and Mia Khalifa among those who deserve “what’s coming” for their anti-Israel views, and in case of Khalifa, supporting Hamas.
The song, whose title “Harbu Darbu” loosely translates to the Arabic slang for “war and pain,” has become an unofficial anthem for the IDF since its release in November 2023, and has evoked mixed reactions for its vehement emphasis on revenge and violence.
Ness, 21, and Stilla, 25, chant the names of famous IDF brigades like the Givati, Golani and Kfir units in between calls of "One, two, shoot” and the song’s refrain: “All the units in the IDF are in a mode to thrust war and pain into your head.”
Rapper Dov Soroker, known as Stilla, defended the aggressive lyrics in Harbu Darbu. (Photo: Screenshot via YouTube)[Missing Credit]
At the end of the song, Ness and Stilla directly address “All who planned, supported [and] executed” the October 7 massacre, naming Hamas leaders Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh as well as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in between refrains of the Arabic phrase, “Every dog’s day will come.” The rappers then name Hadid, Lipa and Khalifa as culpable figures for having publicly shared their anti-Israel stance.