Macklemore Drives Gaza Dialogue With Palestine Call During Ed Sheeran Show
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Macklemore, opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium, publicly urged support for Palestine—shouting 'Free Palestine' and delivering a speech about Gaza and the occupied West Bank—sparking a petition to remove him from remaining tour dates and igniting mixed reactions online; the rapper has previously released politically charged work and has criticized U.S. immigration enforcement.
- Macklemore Calls Out ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Spurring Petition Demanding He Leave Ed Sheeran Tour Variety
- Petition Calls for Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Rapper’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea hollywoodreporter.com
- Macklemore Turned Ed Sheeran's MetLife Show Into Pro-Palestinian Rally — Twice, Upset Fans Say DailyVoice.com
- IAC calls for Macklemore removal from Ed Sheeran tour for 'Free Palestine' chant jpost.com
- Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea Sparks Petition For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour deadline.com
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