Macklemore responds to calls to drop him from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' chant
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Rapper Macklemore has responded to calls for his removal from Ed Sheeran's US tour after he chanted “Free Palestine” and performed the song “Hind's Hall” during concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on September 5 and 6. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) launched a petition urging Sheeran to drop the rapper from remaining tour dates, accusing him of “spreading one-sided political propaganda.” Macklemore defended his remarks, saying they aimed to highlight the humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressing that “every human being deserves the same freedom.” Rights advocates and journalists have voiced support for the rapper, framing the pressure as an attempt to curb free speech.
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
IAC calls for Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore as opener after he shouted 'Free Palestine' at show. "Jewish patrons should not be subjected to this propaganda," StopAntisemitism wrote on X/Twitter, sharing a video of the…
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Haaretz (outlet profile)
Pro-Israeli group urges Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from opening act over pro-Palestinian speech. The Israeli-American Council accused rapper Macklemore of 'spreading one-sided political propaganda' after he advocated…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Woke rapper Macklemore sparks fury over anti-Israel rant at Ed Sheeran’s MetLife show. Macklemore made calls to “Free Palestine” and accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at the New Jersey Meadowlands show.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ plea sparks petition for his removal from Ed Sheeran tour. Israeli-American Council has called on Ed Sheeran to drop the rapper as the opening act for his U.S. tour
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Michael Rapaport slams 'clown' Macklemore for anti-Israel performance. Michael Rapaport called Macklemore a "clown" after the rapper chanted "Free Palestine" and performed "Hind's Hall"…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Macklemore faces boycott petition to drop him from Ed Sheeran tour after rapper's 'Free Palestine' onstage plea. The 43-year-old rapper was the opening act for Sheeran's Loop tour on Friday and Saturday at MetLife Stadi…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Calls for Macklemore to be dropped from Sheeran tour over ‘Free Palestine’ chant
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GB News (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran faces calls to axe support act from tour over rapper's 'Free Palestine' speech. Macklemore has provoked a fierce backlash after declaring "Free Palestine" on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey whilst serv…
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BFMTV (outlet profile)
"Chaque être humain mérite la même liberté": Macklemore appelle à la libération de la Palestine lors d'un concert d'Ed Sheeran. Le rappeur américain, qui assure la première partie de 10 concerts d'Ed Sheeran aux États-U…
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TheJournal.ie (outlet profile)
Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' on Ed Sheeran's US tour and there are now calls to sack him. The rapper’s pro-Palestinian performances while supporting Ed Sheeran have prompted calls for him to be dropped from the r…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Macklemore calls for a ‘free Palestine’ during Ed Sheeran shows, prompting praise and backlash. Macklemore calls for a ‘free Palestine’ during Ed Sheeran shows, prompting praise and backlash Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Macklemore calls for a ‘free Palestine’ during Ed Sheeran shows, prompting praise and backlash. Macklemore calls for a ‘free Palestine’ during Ed Sheeran shows, prompting praise and backlash Rights advocates, journalist…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Macklemore's Full Remarks on Israel and Gaza as Rapper Faces Backlash. Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech at Sheeran’s show sparks petitions, celebrity backlash and tour pressure.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Israeli-American Council demands his removal from Ed Sheeran tour. Rapper says ‘none of us will be free until we are all free’
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Macklemore clarifies “Free Palestine” chant amid calls to axe him from Sheeran tour
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Macklemore responds to call for removal from Ed Sheeran tour over Gaza comment. The rapper, 43, used his time as a support act to tell the crowd: ‘Free Palestine.’
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Macklemore responds to call for removal from Ed Sheeran tour over Gaza comment
Factual core
- Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' during a performance on Ed Sheeran's US tour.
- The call for Macklemore's removal was made in response to his comment about Gaza.
- The Israeli-American Council has called on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore as the opening act for his U.S. tour.
- The concert was headlined by Ed Sheeran.