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Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Remarks at Ed Sheeran Concert Spark Outrage Among Israeli Attendees
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Rapper Macklemore used his opening set for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey to call for a "Free Palestine" and perform an anti-Israel protest song, drawing both cheers and anger from the audience. Israeli concertgoers expressed feeling hurt and shocked by the political statements, while Macklemore repeated the message the following night.
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- Macklemore called for a "Free Palestine" during his opening set for Ed Sheeran.
- He performed his anti-Israel song "Hind's Hall" with accompanying visuals.
- Israeli concertgoers expressed shock and distress over the political message.
- Macklemore repeated the pro-Palestinian statements the following night.
- Ed Sheeran has not commented on the rapper's remarks.
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