Thai / Ka-ren refugee rappers Star2 and Eh La releasethe new single and videofor “Hate Me”. The track is about love lost and the sting of watching someone you once loved find happiness without you. Over a moody and melodic beat, Star2’s emotional delivery and Eh La’s smooth flow bring the story to life with sincerity and depth. The accompanying video mirrors that emotional duality. The transitions between past and present show Star2’s inability to move on, reliving moments that now exist only in his mind.
Star2 and Eh La are both from Thailand’s Mae La refugee camp.Both artists are passionate about giving back. “We want to visit the camps and give hope to the kids who were once us,” says Star2. Hip Hop meets pop artist Star2overcame extraordinary odds to pursue his dream. As a child, he fled his refugee camp after the Burmese Army attacked and destroyed his village in the middle of the night. Despite unimaginable loss, Star2 found solace and purpose in music. His resilience and talent have led to collaborations with artists including Soulja Boy, $tupid Young, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophy Bino, YSN Flow, and MarMar Oso. On TikTok alone, his videos have earned over 15 million views.
