Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after Ed Sheeran fallout
The 'Thrift Shop' star was removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour after shouting 'Free Palestine!' on stage and telling Palestinians they were 'not forgotten'.
US rapper Macklemore kicked off his "Free Palestine Tour" in Dublin on Monday, after being dropped from British pop star Ed Sheeran's US tour. The show in Ireland sold out, with fans praising Macklemore's stance. Michael Keating, a 31-year-old insurance worker, said the rapper "risks his popularity, his future, his family's future – everything just for peace."
Sheeran removed Macklemore from his tour after he shouted "Free Palestine!" and said Palestinians were "not forgotten" on stage. Four other artists also left Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore. Sheeran later commented on the Gaza situation at a Philadelphia concert, calling it "unjustifiable and disproportionate." Macklemore announced his "Free Palestine Tour" last month, saying all proceeds would benefit pro-Palestinian organizations. Fans outside Dublin's 3Arena were seen wearing flags and merchandise supporting both sides.
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