Macklemore Out of Ed Sheeran Tour After Palestine Remarks
- On Monday, the Messina Touring Group announced that Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore will no longer perform the remaining eight of ten shows on Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following venue owner concerns.
- During a September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Macklemore performed "Hind's Hall" and told the crowd "Free Palestine," remarks that drew swift condemnation from pro-Israel organizations.
- The Anti-Defamation League called Macklemore's comments "completely unacceptable," while the Israeli American Council launched a petition for his removal. Macklemore alleged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran to drop him.
- CAIR Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell condemned the removal, calling on promoters to "reverse course" and criticizing what he termed billionaire pressure on free speech and artistic expression.
- Macklemore's removal mirrors backlash faced by singer Kehlani, whose Cornell University concert was canceled over alleged "antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments." He was scheduled for eight of the ten remaining tour dates.
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Macklemore out of Sheeran tour over Palestine support
Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said on Monday. The artist made headlines after telling the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey that he wanted the people of Gaza and the West Bank to know they had not been forgotten. That led to accusations of anti-semitism and calls for him to be removed -- including from singer Pink, who …
Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour? ‘Free Palestine’ row pulls in Robert Kraft and Pink
Macklemore's remarks supporting Palestine during Ed Sheeran's tour stirred a considerable uproar. His comments on Gaza, along with a protest song performance, faced backlash leading to demands for his exit from upcoming shows. Venue owners raised objections, resulting in the promoter halting his involvement. Following the incident, Macklemore clarified his situation, mentioning that he had tough discussions with Sheeran about the matter.
Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Remarks As He's Removed From Ed Sheeran's Tour, Blames Patriots' Owner Robert Kraft For Blackballing Him
Singer Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. tour dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after several stadiums warned they wouldn’t host concerts with him on the lineup, a response to his “Free Palestine” comments and performances of his protest song “Hindsight” at MetLife Stadium earlier this month. Messina Touring Group said multiple stadiums […] The post Macklemore Defends ‘Free Palestine’ Remarks As He’s Removed From Ed Sheeran’s Tou…
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