Erotic Singer Arrested in Saudi Arabia for Dabbing

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Erotic Singer Arrested in Saudi Arabia for Dabbing ANOTHER SAUDI ARTIST IN TROUBLE FOR PERFORMING A BANNED DANCE MOVE

It’s one thing to know you’re not hip and (possibly) aging.  It’s quite another to know with certainty that you are both not hip and definitely among the aged.  News from Saudi Arabia confirmed both for me recently, when reports surfaced about Abdallah Al Shahani who is a TV host, actor, and singer got in trouble and was arrested for performing a dance move called Dabbing.

DON’T SMELL YOUR ARMPIT, SNEEZE TOO HARD, YOU MIGHT FACE PROSECUTION FOR BANNED DABBING DANCE MOVE

Dabbing is a dance move that involves tucking one’s head into the crook of their arm, which is what Al Shahani did during his performance at a music festival in Taif in south-west Saudi Arabia.  For some reason dabbing is considered to be a reference to narcotics culture and so is banned in Saudi Arabia.  Of course, popularity and possible liberalism is a no-no in the country, so when a video of Al Shahani’s dab became popular on social media it prompted a bit of a tweet storm in country.

DABBING ORIGINATED IN ATLANTA HIP-HOP SCENE, WENT INTERNATIONAL WHEN USED BY HILLARY CLINTON AND OTHER CELEBRITIES

It is thought that dabbing originated in the hip-hop scene in Atlanta, Georgia, US, around two years ago, but gained a global following when celebrities, athletes and politicians including Hillary Clinton and Paul Ryan began performing the move.

The Saudi Interior Ministry’s National Commission for Combating Drugs recently banned the move because they consider it to refer to marijuana use.  A poster published by the ministry depicting dabbing warns “people about the dangers of this [move] on the youth and society, and is warning against imitating it”.

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SINGER CLAIMS DANCE MOVE ACCIDENTAL, MAY HAVE SNEEZED

It is not clear whether Mr Al Shahani planned to dab or whether he got carried away in the moment as he performed. The singer apologized on Twitter on Tuesday writing, “I apologiZe to our respected government and to my audience for unintentionally and spontaneously making the dance move at Taif festival. Please accept my apology.”

Mr Al Shahani’s move has divided social media. Commenting on the audible voices of women in a video of Mr Al Shahani’s concert, journalist Ayed Al Ayed tweeted: “Young woman, your screaming continues and I find it very disturbing. Whoever breaks the law gets arrested. Thank you to the security forces.”

CONTROVERSY ENSUES ON TWITTER, AUTHORITARIANS SUPPORT…. AUTHORITY

“This move has an obvious negative influence on people. No matter what his explanation is, it’s unacceptable,” tweeted @brakalhmede. Another user suggested that Mr Al Shahani’s behaviour was provocative.

“Even though the anti-drug authority banned this move and warned people not to perform it, this contestant is promoting it at a public festival!!! Does he think he’s challenging authorities with these actions?” commented @honest_very.

But some defended the dab.

DEFENDERS SEE SINGER AS INNOCENT, ACCIDENTAL STATEMENT AND NO SUPPORT OF DRUG CULTURE

“I’m sure it was an accident, because I personally know this man and his morals, and he has apologized and shown people that he wasn’t aware of the meaning of the move,” said TV presenter @Kemmooalharbi. “This was just a spontaneous move, he has since apologised to the country’s people and government and you’re still holding it against him?” said @TDouHKejhaQbxdu.

While @asdasd550909800 suggested: “It’s clear that he didn’t even know what the move means”.  However, it isn’t the first time a celebrity has dabbed in Saudi Arabia though. Social media users noted singer Rabeh Sager frequently performs the controversial move during his performances.

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