Egyptian shaabi singer Shabaan Abdel Rehim dies at 62

Egyptian shaabi singer Shaaban Abdel Rehim, 62, died on Tuesday at Maadi Military Hospital following his return from Saudi Arabia, where he had appeared on stage in a wheelchair due to his illness, according to Gulf News. Known for his catchy, politically-themed lyrics and his snazzy suits, Abdel Rehim shot to fame in 2000 with the song “I Hate Israel.”