Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Lineup
The US rapper says proceeds from the new concert dates will go to organizations supporting Palestinians.
US rapper Macklemore has announced a new run of concert dates billed as the "Free Palestine Tour," after he was dropped from a lineup that included pop star Ed Sheeran, according to Anadolu Agency.
Macklemore said that all proceeds from the newly announced shows will go to organizations that support Palestinians, framing the tour as a direct response to being removed from the Ed Sheeran-linked lineup.
The rapper has previously spoken out on issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the announcement of the tour continues his public engagement with the topic, positioning the concerts explicitly as a fundraising vehicle for Palestinian-focused causes.
Details about which organizations will receive the proceeds, the specific tour dates and venues, and the circumstances that led to Macklemore's removal from the Ed Sheeran lineup were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
The move places Macklemore among a number of musicians and public figures who have used their platforms to voice positions on the conflict in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian situation, with reactions to such stances from artists often prompting wider public debate.
Further details on the tour, including its schedule, are expected to be released by Macklemore or his representatives.
Sources
- Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being dropped from Ed Sheeran lineup — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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