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Madison Square Garden Responds to Macklemore: ‘He’s Not an Arena Level Act’

The rapper also accused eight other arenas of blocking his Free Palestine tour from visiting.

Madison Square Garden Responds to Macklemore: ‘He’s Not an Arena Level Act’

Madison Square Garden has responded to Macklemore's criticism, stating that he is not an "arena level act" due to the venue's busy schedule and limited availability. The statement was made in a response to the rapper's claim that he was denied performances at nine major American arenas, including MSG, for his Free Palestine Tour. Macklemore had previously performed sold-out shows at three arenas in Dublin, Paris, and London.

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