Macklemore
Macklemore cashes in on 'Free Palestine' tour while funding October 7 apologists - opinion
A rapper who says he is being “silenced” sold out a European tour. Part of the money goes to a group that lauded the October 7 attackers as "the men who broke through."
Macklemore vows to fight until 'last breath' at opening of 'Free Palestine' tour
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ tour will benefit group that called Oct. 7 a ‘prison break’
For this Jewish rock fan, ‘Free Palestine’ no longer feels like freedom - comment
Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows
The Grammy-winning rapper had been due to perform at eight additional Sheeran shows when he was removed last month from the tour following remarks at a show in New Jersey.
Calls increase to remove Pink as UNICEF ambassador over Macklemore criticism
Pink criticized Macklemore for the pro-Palestinian comments and imagery in his opening set on Ed Sheeran’s tour. The rapper was removed from the tour after venues objected to his participation.
Most of us don’t own a stadium - opinion
That weekend, IAC launched a petition asking Sheeran, his promoter, and the venues to remove Macklemore from the remaining dates, and more than 18,000 people signed.
Ms. Rachel pledges $1 million to Gaza children charity, matching Macklemore donation
Ms. Rachel, whose given name is Rachel Accurso, has been a vocal activist for Gazan children since the outset of the Israel-Hamas war and has held several fundraisers to aid the people in Gaza.
Ed Sheeran apologizes for handling of controversy, decries Israel's treatment of Gazans
Sheeran also decried "systemic injustice" in the West Bank, where Israel's right-wing coalition government has allowed a massive expansion of Jewish settlements.
'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout
Paloma Faith criticized Ed Sheeran for staying out of the Gaza debate after Macklemore’s tour removal, saying major artists cannot remain apolitical as she defended the rapper’s activism.
What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism
Macklemore once apologized after a controversial costume drew accusations of antisemitism. A decade later, his pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel have sparked renewed backlash.
Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor
The mural, on a slab that leans against ruined buildings surrounded by rubble, depicts the "Thrift Shop" rapper raising a fist in the air.
Robert Kraft was right about Macklemore, the explanation was all wrong - opinion
We should stop defending ourselves against the accusation and start challenging the accusation itself.
Robert Kraft donates $2 million for humanitarian crisis in Palestine, following Macklemore incident
"I have supported efforts that create opportunity for Palestinians and have brought young Palestinians and Israelis together," Kraft said in a statement.
