Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Message Sparks Outrage at Ed Sheeran Concert

American rapper Macklemore used his opening act at an Ed Sheeran concert in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium to express strong support for Palestinians and criticize Israel. Performing before tens of thousands of fans, Macklemore chanted "Free Palestine" to audience applause and later performed his song "Hind's Hall," which contains accusations against Israel. The concert's backdrop featured large screens displaying images from Gaza, calls for Palestinian liberation, and what the report describes as harsh propaganda messages.

According to N12, many Israelis were present and reacted with shock and anger to the messages. Attendees described the event as blatant and disturbing, causing many Jewish families and young people to leave the stadium mid-performance. One concertgoer reported seeing images of IDF soldiers alongside pro-Palestinian slogans on the screens, while another felt unwelcome and witnessed young women leaving in distress and tears.

The song "Hind's Hall," released in May 2024 amid U.S. campus protests, accuses Israel of "genocide" and "apartheid." Macklemore, whose song "Can't Hold Us" was previously very popular in Israel, has become a prominent voice in the American music industry opposing Israel since the start of the war, regularly participating in pro-Palestinian events.