American rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour

France 24 Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11:57 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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The American rapper Macklemore vows to speak out loudly against the war in Gaza. He started his "Free Palestine" tour in Ireland, one of Europe's most pro-Palestinian countries.

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