Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows
Rapper Macklemore has announced a 'Free Palestine' concert tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran's US tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. Proceeds from the upcoming shows in Dublin, Paris, and London will be donated to organizations supporting Palestinians.
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Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing in New Jersey earlier this month. ( Reuters: Thilo Schmuelgen )
Macklemore has announced his own "Free Palestine" concert tour after being dropped as Ed Sheeran's supporting act for making pro-Palestinian comments.
The American rapper will begin with shows in Dublin, Paris and London next month, with the proceeds from the gigs going to Palestinian organisations.
Dates for the American leg and additional performers will be announced later.
Link copied Share Share article American rapper Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks, has announced he will headline his own "Free Palestine" concert tour that will start next month.
The tour will begin in Dublin, Paris and London, the rapper said in an Instagram post on Thursday, local time.
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