Macklemore Calls for ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Israeli-American Council Petitions for His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour
The rapper has often used his performances to voice his support for Palestine The post Macklemore Calls for ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Israeli-American Council Petitions for His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour appeared first on TheWrap .
During a performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Macklemore shouted "Free Palestine" during the opening act of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, accompanied by footage of Gaza and West Bank demonstrations. In his speech, he expressed, "no, we have not forgotten about you," referring to the suffering in Gaza and other occupied territories.
The Israeli-American Council has launched a petition, addressed to Sheeran and other stakeholders, demanding his removal from future tour dates. The petition argues that Macklemore's political speech and visual content were inappropriate for a concert setting and calls for clear guidelines on political messaging during the tour.
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