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Macklemore Claims US Venues Canceled Shows for Palestine

Rapper Macklemore claims nine US venues canceled his benefit concerts for Palestinians after learning their purpose. He accused venues of valuing business ties with Israel over Palestinian lives. MSG Entertainment stated Macklemore was not the caliber of artist for their venues.

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Macklemore Claims US Venues Canceled Shows for Palestine
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What happened

  1. 01Rapper Macklemore alleges nine US venues canceled his Palestine benefit concerts.
  2. 02Macklemore accused venues of prioritizing business ties with Israel over Palestinian lives.
  3. 03MSG Entertainment stated Macklemore was not the caliber of artist for their venues.
  4. 04The rapper was previously removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian statements.
  5. 05Other artists and Sheeran's band withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.

This follows his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian remarks.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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