Macklemore Opens ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Message of Unity After Ed Sheeran Controversy
Macklemore Opens ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Message of Unity After Ed Sheeran Controversy American rapper Macklemore has launched his “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Ireland, using his first show to speak about freedom, human dignity and the controversy surrounding his political statements on stage. According to Variety, the rapper addressed the audience after bringing out surprise guests Hozier and Kneecap. His speech came just over a month after he was removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour following his public support for Palestine during performances. Macklemore described his message as one rooted in love and liberation, arguing that calls for freedom should not be interpreted as hatred towards another group. He also spoke about the suffering of civilians caught up in the Israel-Gaza conflict. How the Controversy Started The dispute intensified in September when Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during two of Sheeran’s concerts in New Jersey. His comme...