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Macklemore's tour to fund justifier of October 7 hostage-taking

Macklemore's upcoming London concert will raise funds for the Palestine Youth Movement, whose UK spokesperson defended Hamas's October 7 hostage-taking.

After Sheeran controversy

Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine’ tour

Macklemore announces a “Free Palestine" tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinian Arabs.

'Catastrophic and unjustifiable'

Sheeran addresses Gaza amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran calls the Gaza situation “catastrophic and unjustifiable" during a Philadelphia concert amid controversy over Macklemore's removal from his tour.

WSJ report:

Kraft told Sheeran Macklemore’s Gaza claims were hate speech

Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that Macklemore’s claims about Israel and Gaza were hate speech in a 40-minute call, according to The Wall Street Journal.

‘110 percent’

Dave Portnoy backs Robert Kraft after Macklemore ban

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy strongly backs Robert Kraft’s decision to ban Macklemore, criticizing the rapper’s politics and antisemitic history.

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Finneas and other artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped following his pro-Palestinian Arab remarks at a concert.

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his

Singer says the promoter of his US tour was the one who made the decision to drop the rapper who used his appearances to bash Israel.

Robert Kraft confirms pushing Macklemore off Ed Sheeran tour

Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirms he helped pressure Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore, citing antisemitic rhetoric and imagery at recent shows.

Amid anti-Israel controversy

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour

Macklemore is removed from eight Ed Sheeran tour dates after venues reportedly refused to host him following his ‘Free Palestine’ performances.

IAC petition calls on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from tour

Thousands of Israeli-Americans call on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's anti-Israel messages during a performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

ADL Says Rapper's 'Anti-Semitic' Costume a 'Storm in a Teacup'

Anti Defamation League welcomes US rapper's apology for 'unfortunate choice of wardrobe', says incident blown out of proportion.

Rapper Denies Donning Anti-Semitic Costume

Accusations fly after American rapper Macklemore dons beard and hooked nose, makes bar mitzvah jokes - then denies the gag's anti-Semitism.