A high-profile conflict has erupted over political statements made during a recent concert, leading to a major lineup change. The American rapper was removed from the US leg of a major pop artist’s tour following remarks at a New Jersey show, where he publicly voiced support for Palestinian territories and condemned occupation. The comments sparked backlash from an advocacy group, which called for his exclusion from the remaining performances. The decision marks a growing intersection of music and political activism on the global stage.
The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium showMacklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting a petition from the Israeli American Council demanding his removal from the tour. Continue reading...
