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Macklemore Off Tour Over Palestine Message | Corpus Christi News
Macklemore got axed from Ed Sheeran’s massive stadium tour after dropping a pro-Palestine message during his set at MetLife Stadium — sparking venue backlash and potential tour chaos. While Macklemore framed it as advocacy for peace and justice, venues like Gillette Stadium cited “a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric” as grounds for exclusion, stressing that political statements shouldn’t harm the Jewish community. Macklemore clarified he’s targeting Israeli policies, not Jewish people — and even called Ed Sheeran a friend despite being off the bill. The tour continues without him…
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