Macklemore Announces New 'Free Palestine' Tour to Raise Humanitarian Funds
The US rapper unveiled the tour following earlier controversy involving Ed Sheeran, with proceeds intended for humanitarian relief groups.
US rapper Macklemore has announced a new "Free Palestine" tour, with proceeds intended to raise funds for humanitarian relief organizations, according to a France 24 press review.
The announcement follows a separate incident involving British singer Ed Sheeran that had drawn public attention in recent days, though details of that earlier episode were not elaborated on in the report.
Macklemore has previously spoken out on the war in Gaza and voiced support for Palestinian humanitarian causes, including through past music releases addressing the conflict. Further details on the tour's dates, locations, or specific beneficiary organizations were not available at the time of reporting.
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- US rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran saga — France 24 — English
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