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flag Italian rapper Fedez apologized for racist lyrics comparing tennis star Jannik Sinner to Hitler, sparking national backlash.

flag Italian rapper Fedez apologized for lyrics in a new song that compared tennis player Jannik Sinner’s accent to Adolf Hitler’s and referred to him as a “pure-blooded Italian,” sparking accusations of racism and inciting racial hatred. flag The post, shared on Instagram, drew a formal complaint from a Bolzano city council member citing Italy’s penal code on racial incitement. flag Fedez said during a Milan concert he intended a satirical critique of how athletes of non-white descent are often not seen as fully Italian, but acknowledged the message failed and took full responsibility. flag The controversy reignited debate over Sinner’s identity, despite his status as Italy’s most popular athlete after winning four Grand Slam titles and being celebrated as a national hero following his 2024 Australian Open victory.

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