Macklemore says he was unable to ‘stay silent’ about Palestine

US rapper Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, expressed his inability to remain silent about the conflict in Palestine during his sold-out concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. During an emotional speech, he stated that seeing the horrific catastrophe in Gaza made it more uncomfortable for him to stay silent than to speak out.

He emphasized that saying something is a human act, rather than something brave or courageous. Macklemore was joined by supporters, including singer Paloma Faith, who echoed his sentiments about the value of every child's life. Faith, a mother of three, expressed her concern about the prioritization of her children over those in Gaza, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Congo.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg also appeared at the concert, urging the audience to recognize that attending benefit concerts and donating money is not enough to end the occupation. She called for actual policy change to challenge the violent status quo.