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Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash

Al Jazeera Tuesday 08 September 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read
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Macklemore defends 'Free Palestine' call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash NewsFeed Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash US rapper Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran at a concert in New Jersey. The Israeli-American Council is petitioning for him to be dropped from the rest of the tour. Published On 8 Sep 2026

Macklemore defends 'Free Palestine' call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash NewsFeed Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash US rapper Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran at a concert in New Jersey. The Israeli-American Council is petitioning for him to be dropped from the rest of the tour. Published On 8 Sep 2026
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