Petition Calls for Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Rapper’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea
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A petition has been launched demanding the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s concert tour following an onstage political statement. The incident occurred during Macklemore's opening performance for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
During his set, Macklemore shouted "Free Palestine" and delivered a speech expressing his desire that people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank know they have not been forgotten. He also performed his protest song "Hind’s Hall" as part of the performance.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Leads directly with the petition resulting from the onstage plea.
Variety (US)Focuses primarily on the onstage plea itself, detailing the speech and song.
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