# Macklemore's U.S. Tour Rejected for Free Palestine

> Nine U.S. venues denied Macklemore's Free Palestine tour, citing hate speech concerns.
- Title: Macklemore's U.S. Tour Rejected for Free Palestine | Shortify
- Summary: Nine U.S. venues denied Macklemore's Free Palestine tour, citing hate speech concerns. Macklemore's Free Palestine tour was rejected by nine U.S.
- Keywords: macklemore, free palestine tour, us venues, hate speech, concert cancellation, ed sheeran tour, gaza genocide, palestine aid, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-us-venues-free-palestine-tour-1235654083
- Author: Larisha Paul
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:38:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: macklemore, free palestine tour, us venues, hate speech, concert cancellation, ed sheeran tour, gaza genocide, palestine aid
## Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour Launch
Macklemore launched his Free Palestine tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour.
## Three Sold-Out Shows
The tour had sold-out shows in Paris, Dublin, and London.
## Nine U.S. Venues Rejected
Nine U.S. venues including Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center denied Macklemore's tour.
## Venues Cited Hate Speech
Venues said Macklemore's Free Palestine tour would promote hate speech.
## Macklemore's Response
Macklemore called the venues' decision a threat to free speech and Palestinian liberation.

> The people have spoken. We want an end to the genocide and we want a Free Palestine. The arenas have made their decision. Now we’ll make ours.
## Venues' Reasoning
Venues claimed they protect their guests from hate speech and prioritize business relationships.
## Macklemore's Stance
Macklemore said he would not retreat into silence over venue rejections.

> If they think the threat of never playing another arena in America will make me retreat into silence, they got me fucked up.
## Artists Join Support
Artists like Hozier and Kneecap joined Macklemore's tour in solidarity.
## Key takeaway

Macklemore's Free Palestine tour was rejected by nine U.S. venues after they claimed his shows would promote hate speech.