Macklemore
Macklemore is a rapper known for his social activism and music addressing political themes.
Notable Quotes
"To all of my Jewish brothers and sisters: Criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide, is in no way a criticism of you."View Story →
"Wanting all humans to be treated equal[ly] should never be controversial."View Story →
"My message is for peace, love, for all human beings to be treated equally and with dignity."View Story →
""Criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide, is in no way a criticism of you.""View Story →
"A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so that I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very, very dear to my heart: Free Palestine."View Story →
"Criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide, is in no way a criticism of you."View Story →
"I agree with Macklemore, too many lives have been lost and there has been too much suffering, but only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas is not honest and only advances more divisiveness and hate."View Story →
"What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage."View Story →
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September 18, 2026Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
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September 16, 2026Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
September 15, 2026Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks - Reuters
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September 14, 2026Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
September 14, 2026Macklemore says 'Free Palestine' call was not an attack on Jewish people
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