Amid a wave of controversy and questions, Mohamed Ramadan returned to the spotlight once again, not with a statement or self-defense, but with a promotional video for his new song, choosing to release it at a sensitive time coinciding with his upcoming trial.
The Egyptian artist appeared in the video leaving a private jet, with the anticipated song "Sahran Ala El Nile" playing in the background, as if responding to criticism in his usual manner: through spectacle and art.
Although Ramadan did not directly comment on his trial, the video seemed to serve as an indirect message about his stance.
The clip was accompanied by a sarcastic comment saying: "How beautiful it is to listen to my new song 'Sahran Ala El Nile' in Egypt with a cup of mint tea... The song will be out tomorrow, Wednesday at 4 o'clock, God willing... But who will invite me for tea?" This sparked a wide range of reactions among his followers, both supportive and mocking, keeping the debate around him ongoing.
Meanwhile, the legal crisis continues, as the Dokki Misdemeanor Court has set June 3 as the date for Ramadan's first trial session on charges of "insulting the Egyptian flag and offending the Egyptian people."
This came after a lawsuit was filed against him by a lawyer who accused him of wearing the Egyptian flag on his back in one of the videos, as well as promoting what he described as "destructive ideas" and Masonic symbols, demanding a compensation of one billion dollars for the "Long Live Egypt" fund.
The case is based on legal provisions that criminalize insulting the Egyptian flag and national anthem, with Article 11 of Law No. 41 of 2014 prescribing imprisonment or a fine for any offense against the flag, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses.
However, the case did not stop there, but escalated after Ramadan appeared at the "Coachella" festival in California wearing what some described as a "dance suit," sparking criticism for what some considered an insult to Egypt's image at this global event.
Despite raising the Egyptian flag during the event, the reactions were not positive, as some believed his appearance was not suitable for the international festival.
The Egyptian Unions of Artists issued a decision to investigate him, considering that his appearance did not reflect Egypt's image appropriately. Nevertheless, Ramadan defended his choice of attire, stating that it was a "pharaonic outfit" symbolizing Egypt's ancient civilization.
While awaiting the start of Ramadan's trial sessions in June, the Egyptian artist continues to prepare for the release of his new song, remaining in the headlines and igniting debates among his fans and critics alike.