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Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments.
In brief
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments. Macklemore is starting a 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to pro-Palestinian stage comments. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Macklemore drops from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour
Macklemore announced Thursday he is launching a 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Macklemore's social media statement
Macklemore wrote on social media that this is a moment of momentum and work to be done.
Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments
Macklemore said he wanted to stand up on stages across America to say 'Free Palestine'.
Sheeran's tour decision
Sheeran said he had to make difficult decisions after dropping Macklemore from the tour.
Kraft's antisemitism concerns
Robert Kraft stated Macklemore's actions crossed a line due to antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
Macklemore's antisemitism response
Macklemore said antisemitism is real and the word matters too much to be used as a shield against criticism of Israel.
The takeaway
Macklemore is starting a 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to pro-Palestinian stage comments.
