Hebrew Israelites are people of color, mostly African American, who claim ancestral connection to the biblical Israelites. The movement is diverse in its own right and there are multiple branches or denominations.
On his new album “Damn,” Lamar made references to core Hebrew Israelite doctrine, saying “I'm an Israelite, don't call me black no more.” A voicemail from Lamar's cousin appeared on another song, in which he says that Lamar will continue to suffer in this world until recognizes he is “an Israelite according to the bible.”
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