Vafa Ahmadpor, also known as Vafadar, and Danial Maghaddam were arrested shortly after the release of a music video for their new song, called “Be Ready” or “Amade Bash”.
According to various human rights groups the rappers were arrested in the city of Shiraz on May 9th and their current whereabouts are unknown.
The video starts off with the two rappers stating that the Iranian people are united as a nation and asks authorities “Do you want to execute us all?”
The duo criticize their government in the song, pointing out economic hardships, repression by security forces and the oppressive tactics of the so-called morality police. Since the murder of Mahsa Amini, while in custody, and the worldwide protests that followed, Iranian authorities have taken a hard stand against artists using their talent in protest and used any means necessary to stifle dissent.
