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Bill Maher criticizes Macklemore over Gaza remarks
Bill Maher calls Macklemore's Gaza comments and 2014 'Jew' costume 'stupid' amid tour fallout.
In brief
Bill Maher calls Macklemore's Gaza comments and 2014 'Jew' costume 'stupid' amid tour fallout. Bill Maher criticized Macklemore for anti-Israel remarks and a 2014 costume, saying fans are 'stupid' after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour. Originally reported by Fox News.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after anti-Israel comments.
Bill Maher criticizes Macklemore
Comedian Bill Maher called Macklemore's Gaza remarks and 2014 'Jew' costume 'stupid' on HBO's Real Time.
Macklemore's 2014 costume
Macklemore wore a dark wig, beard and fake nose costume at EMP Museum in Seattle on May 16, 2014.
Macklemore's Gaza stance
Macklemore said he wanted to promote Free Palestine at Ed Sheeran's concert after being dropped.
Macklemore donates to Palestinian aid
Macklemore donated $1 million to Palestinian aid after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Robert Kraft responds
Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledged $2 million for Gaza aid after Macklemore's comments.
Bill Maher's criticism
Maher said Ed Sheeran repeats lies about Gaza being a genocide and fans are 'stupid'.
AOC's reaction
AOC said she would change the radio station if Ed Sheeran were on, per Maher's claim.
Macklemore faces backlash
Macklemore's fans hate Ed Sheeran and his band won't play with him after being dropped.
The takeaway
Bill Maher criticized Macklemore for anti-Israel remarks and a 2014 costume, saying fans are 'stupid' after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.
