# Bill Maher criticizes Macklemore over Gaza remarks

> Bill Maher calls Macklemore's Gaza comments and 2014 'Jew' costume 'stupid' amid tour fallout.
- Title: Bill Maher criticizes Macklemore over Gaza remarks · Fox News
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: bill maher, macklemore, ed sheeran, gaza, jew costume, real time, antisemitism, patriots, robert kraft, aoc, free palestine, concert tour
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/media/bill-maher-hammers-macklemore-over-gaza-remarks-highlights-rappers-controversial-jew-costume-from-2014
- Author: Julia Bonavita
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bill maher, macklemore, ed sheeran, gaza, jew costume, real time, antisemitism, patriots, robert kraft, aoc, free palestine, concert tour
## 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.
## Key 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.