Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid, asks Kraft to match

Variety • 16 Sep 20:26

Rapper Macklemore said he will give the $1 million he earned from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to charities assisting Palestinians and asked billionaire Robert Kraft to match the gift.

rollingstone.com • 16 Sep 17:18

Macklemore was taken off the Loop tour after urging audiences to "Free Palestine"; a number of musicians and public figures have publicly backed him, while some tour openers have withdrawn in protest.

Yahoo • 16 Sep 14:16

Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour was made by the promoter, after venue owners objected to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements, prompting several opening acts and his backing band to quit the tour.

Rolling Stone • 16 Sep 14:07

Roger Waters called Ed Sheeran a “little prick” on Instagram after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s U.S. tour following venue pressure, prompting other support acts to withdraw.

NPR • 16 Sep 06:41

Irish and Danish performers, along with Finneas, quit Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour in protest of the rapper Macklemore's dismissal for pro-Palestinian remarks, intensifying pressure on Sheeran.

Pitchfork • 15 Sep 23:40

Opening performers and backing band left Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper was dropped for expressing support for a free Palestine, prompting a dispute involving venue owners and promoters.

NBC News • 15 Sep 15:23

Ed Sheeran confirmed that the decision to remove rapper Macklemore from his tour was made by the promoter after several venues said they would not host a show featuring Macklemore, citing his on-stage remarks.

Variety • 15 Sep 15:10

Ed Sheeran said the rapper Macklemore was dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of his Loop tour after venue owners objected to Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks, and clarified that the decision was made by promoters, not him.

NBC News • 14 Sep 19:12

Rapper Macklemore says he was barred from Ed Sheeran's tour after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft coordinated a boycott of venues over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks.

Variety • 14 Sep 16:01

The rapper Macklemore alleges that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured venues to bar him from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following his on-stage comments about Palestine.

Rolling Stone • 14 Sep 14:01

Promoter Messina Touring Group said several U.S. venues would not allow Macklemore to perform, leading to his removal from the rest of Ed Sheedan's Loop Tour following his onstage calls for a “free Palestine.”

New York Post • 13 Sep 03:42

Singer Pink said her objection was to Macklemore's anti-Israel comments made during his opening set for Ed Sheeran, emphasizing her Jewish identity and calling for respect for all civilians.

Fox News • 12 Sep 20:03

Singer Pink criticized rapper Macklemore for performing a pro-Palestinian song at a September 4 concert, stating her Jewish identity and calling for respect for all civilians affected by the Gaza conflict.

The Hollywood Reporter • 12 Sep 01:11

Singer Pink issued a detailed Instagram statement clarifying her repost of criticism toward Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks, emphasizing her Jewish background and stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Los Angeles Times • 08 Sep 20:05

The rapper faced criticism from Jewish advocacy groups after performing a pro-Palestinian song at an Ed Sheeran show, but he defended his remarks as a call for peace and equality.

Variety • 07 Sep 21:59

Rapper Macklemore clarified that his call for a free Palestine does not target Jewish people, prompting a petition from the Israeli American Council to remove him from Ed Sheeran's tour.

consequence.net • 07 Sep 20:38

Macklemore faced backlash from fellow artists and the Israeli American Council for urging a "Free Palestine" message during his opening set for Ed Sheeran, but he reiterated his stance on social media.

Billboard • 07 Sep 19:38

Macklemore faced a petition from the Israeli-American Council seeking his removal from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. stadium tour after he urged “Free Palestine” during a September 4 performance.

Stereogum • 07 Sep 17:56

Macklemore used his opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium to call for a free Palestine, prompting the Israeli American Council to launch a petition urging Sheeran to drop the rapper from the tour.

Yahoo • 07 Sep 13:17

Pink urged refunds for attendees of Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium shows after opening act Macklemore expressed pro-Palestinian views, sparking debate over political statements at concerts.

The Hollywood Reporter • 06 Sep 19:45

The Israeli-American Council has launched a petition seeking Macklemore’s removal from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, citing his onstage statements supporting Palestine.

Variety • 06 Sep 18:49

Rapper Macklemore used his opening slot for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium to call for "Free Palestine" and other causes, leading the Israeli American Council to file a petition seeking his removal from the tour.

Deadline • 06 Sep 16:36

The Israeli-American Council launched a petition demanding Ed Sheeran remove Macklemore from his tour after the rapper voiced support for Palestine during a MetLife Stadium performance.