Libyan rap, which thrived amid political turmoil and social issues, faces a crackdown as authorities in both the East and West impose stringent content regulations. Rappers now require permissions ...

Libyan authorities have clamped down on rap music for violating "moral rules." Artists fear a return to cultural repression as observers see a more general shift to a stricter Islamic way of life.

Libyan authorities have imposed strict regulations on rap music, citing its violation of moral values in the country. Both ...

The interior ministry in eastern Libya have imposed new restrictions on rap music, forcing artists to ask for permission from the culture ministry and other relevant authorities before performing ...