Frieze Owner Ari Emanuel Criticizes Macklemore Over Pro-Palestinian Comments
The Hollywood billionaire also objected to using the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Palestine.
Hollywood mogul Ari Emanuel, owner of Frieze, spoke out against rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks during an interview on The Daily Show. Emanuel, who owns Frieze along with six other fairs and two exhibition spaces, criticized Macklemore for not fully understanding the facts about the situation in the West Bank. The billionaire also praised Elon Musk for his contributions to humanity during the same interview.
Emanuel owns Frieze, which operates the Armory Show, for $200 million in 2025. He appeared on The Daily Show as part of his press tour for his memoir, Roll the Calls, co-written with celebrity ghostwriter J.R. Moehringer. Emanuel has a mixed stance on Israel's actions, condemning some while defending others, including his friendships with right-leaning figures and tech billionaire Elon Musk.
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