Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash

Rapper Macklemore performed pro-Palestine messages, including the song "Hind's Hall," while opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium. The performance drew backlash from some people. Macklemore has since responded by stating his messages support peace and are not criticism of Jewish people.

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  1. Sep 6Macklemore Sparks Petition For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour Over “Free Palestine” Plea
  2. Sep 7Only center coverage:Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash

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Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash

2 developments · 8 sources
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Ed Sheeran breaks his silence after Macklemore controversy throws tour into chaos

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Sep 15, 2026

Ed Sheeran just broke his silence

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2 developments · 11 sources · updated 9d ago
Sep 16, 2026

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2 developments · 26 sources · updated 11d ago
Sep 19, 2026

For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

7 sources · updated 8d ago
Sep 19, 2026

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

36 sources · updated 9d ago
Sep 23, 2026

Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour

2 developments · 26 sources · updated 3d ago
How each side is putting it

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 22d ago

Ed Sheeran’s N.J. concerts spark fury for opener Macklemore's ‘Free Palestine’ messaging

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ForbesCenter· 21d ago

Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Remarks At Ed Sheeran Concert Despite Growing Backlash

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New York PostLean Right· 23d ago

Woke rapper Macklemore sparks fury over anti-Israel rant at Ed Sheeran’s MetLife show

Breitbart NewsRight· 23d ago

Video: ‘F**k America’ Rapper Macklemore Sparks Refund Calls Over His Anti-Israel Tirade at Ed Sheeran Concert

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 21d ago

Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 21d ago

Macklemore Responds to Backlash Over “Free Palestine” Plea: “Wanting All Humans to Be Treated Equal Should Never Be Controversial”

VarietyLean Left· 21d ago

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’

DeadlineLean Left· 21d ago

Macklemore Emphasizes “Free Palestine” Pleas Are “In No Way A Criticism” Of Jewish People: “My Message Is For Peace”

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 22d ago

Petition Calls for Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Rapper’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea

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