{
  "id": 8270134,
  "title": "Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mural-of-rapper-macklemore-painted-in-gaza-after-sheeran-tour-furore",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T15:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1535806/mural-rapper-macklemore-painted-gaza-after-sheeran-tour-furore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Gaza City, artists have painted a mural of Macklemore on a slab of concrete, wrapped in a Palestinian flag, following US rapper Ed Sheeran's removal from his upcoming tour. The mural depicts Macklemore raising a fist in solidarity with Palestine. Anne Redwan, a 26-year-old artist, designed and painted the mural with fellow artist Qusai al-Helo. Redwan expressed that they wanted to send a message of support to Macklemore in the face of the persecution they endure under siege in Gaza. Macklemore, who supports Palestinian causes, was removed from the tour due to comments he made criticizing Israel's military assault in Gaza. Sheeran stated that stadium owners refused to allow him to perform. Despite the chaos, celebrities like Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, have pledged their support to Macklemore and Sheeran, with Kraft even asking his pal to match a US$2 million donation. If celebrities continue their generous support over a sustained period, it could significantly aid the residents of Gaza who rely on aid for basic necessities.",
  "summary": "GAZA/JERUSALEM: Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a huge slab of concrete in the ruins of Gaza City, after the US rapper was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s upcoming tour for calling for a “Free Palestine”.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ticket-prices-rise-for-macklemore-solo-concert-after-ed-sheeran-tour",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:33:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}