Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran.
Macklemore defends 'Free Palestine' call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash US rapper Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran at a concert in New Jersey. The Israeli-American Council is petitioning for him to be dropped from the rest of the tour.
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Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Israeli-American Council demands his removal from Ed Sheeran tour
independent.co.uk
08.09.2026
Macklemore says 'Free Palestine' call was not an attack on Jewish people
bbc.co.uk
08.09.2026
Macklemore Says His Call to ‘Free Palestine’ Is Not a ‘Criticism’ of Jewish People: ‘None of Us Will Be Free Until We Are All Free’
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07.09.2026
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