IAC calls for Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore as opener after he shouted 'Free Palestine' at show
Middle East2 sources1 country🔦 Under-reported53m ago
During a recent concert in New Jersey, rapper Macklemore performed his song 'Hind’s Hall' while opening for Ed Sheeran. During the performance, which featured footage from Gaza displayed on screens, the artist shouted 'Free Palestine' to the audience.
The incident prompted the Israeli-American Council (IAC) to formally call for Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour. The advocacy group StopAntisemitism also criticized the performance, stating that Jewish attendees should not be subjected to such political messaging. Meanwhile, some Israeli concertgoers reported feeling ambushed by the display, expressing distress over the inclusion of the song and the accompanying visuals.
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Jerusalem PostFocuses on the IAC's demand for the artist's removal.
Times of IsraelHighlights the emotional distress and sense of ambush among attendees.
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