Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' After Ed Sheeran Show Removal
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Rapper Macklemore is launching a "Free Palestine Tour" after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for anti-Israel comments. Tour promoter Messina stated venues refused to host Macklemore, who had criticized Israel and displayed pro-Palestinian imagery. Macklemore attributed his removal to billionaire Robert Kraft and announced proceeds from his new tour would benefit Palestinian aid organizations.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Macklemore launches "Free Palestine Tour" after Ed Sheeran tour removal.
- Promoter cited venue refusal to host Macklemore due to anti-Israel remarks.
- Macklemore blamed billionaire Robert Kraft for his removal.
- Tour proceeds will benefit Palestinian aid organizations.
- Ed Sheeran addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict at a concert.
- Other artists withdrew from Sheeran's tour in solidarity.
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