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

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: United States

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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. This statement has sparked a heated debate on social media.

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