Pink Addresses Backlash Over Comments About Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Stance: ‘Standing Up for My Own People’

The pop star's lengthy statement follows Macklemore's comments during his opening set for Ed Sheeran.

P!nk, the host of this year's ceremony, attends the 79th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026 in New York City.

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Pink is addressing the backlash over her reaction to Macklemore’s onstage calls to “free Palestine.”

During his opening sets for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sept. 4 and 5, the “Thrift Shop” rapper made pro-Palestine remarks that drew criticism from the pop star.

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Comments About Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Stance: ‘Standing Up for My Own People’

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