Macklemore is facing a petition to leave Ed Sheeran’s tour after calling for a “Free Palestine” during his Sept. 4 performance at MetLife Stadium.
The rapper opened for Sheeran at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sept. 4.
Macklemore performs live on stage during the 5th Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 19, 2025 in Paris, France.
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Macklemore is facing backlash from a pro-Israel organization after making an onstage plea to “Free Palestine.”
The 43-year-old rapper made the public plea while opening for Ed Sheeran at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Friday (Sept. 4) as part of the British superstar’s Loop Tour.
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Macklemore also performed his protest song "Hind’s Hall" while opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium.
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