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Macklemore vows to fight until 'last breath' at opening of 'Free Palestine' tour
Mark Ruffalo appeared in a video message as the sold-out benefit show launched a three-city tour raising money for Palestinian aid groups.
- On Monday, American rapper Macklemore launched his 'Free Palestine' concert tour in Dublin, vowing to continue speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour.
- Six weeks ago, Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour after criticizing Israeli government actions at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, saying 'Those two words are so threatening to some people that we'd rather silence those two words.'
- Addressing a 13,000-strong audience, Macklemore performed alongside Irish acts Hozier, Kneecap, and Beoga, while confirming all tour proceeds will support 12 humanitarian organizations, including Medical Aid for Palestinians.
- Irish activists including actor Liam Cunningham joined the stage in solidarity, while Sheeran's tour promoter had dropped Macklemore due to venue objections, prompting other support acts to withdraw in his favor.
- The tour continues this week with sold-out shows in Paris and London, as Macklemore calls for unity and 'shared humanity' while waving a Palestinian flag throughout his performances.
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During the opening of his "Free Palestine" tour, the American rapper promised to maintain his active defense for the Palestinian people.
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Maclemore opened the "Free Palestine" tour in Dublin with the participation of artists and representatives supporting Gaza, who were excluded from the Ed Sheeran round because of his positions in favour of the Palestinians.
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