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Macklemore Defends Pro-Palestine Chants at Ed Sheeran Concert Amid Criticism
Singer Macklemore has responded to backlash from artists like P!NK and Boy George regarding pro-Palestine chants at an Ed Sheeran concert, asserting that the desire for human equality should not be controversial.
8 Sept, 09:39 — 8 Sept, 15:14
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billboardMostly Factual1h ago
Macklemore Responds to Backlash Over ‘Free Palestine’ Chant at Ed Sheeran Show: ‘Wanting All Humans to be Treated Equal Should Never Be Controversial’
In addition to a pro-Israel group calling for his removal from Sheeran's tour, P!nk and Boy George have criticized the "Thrift Shop" rapper's statements.
By Gil Kaufman
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Macklemore defends Pro-Palestine statements and shares full speech from Ed Sheeran gig after criticism from P!NK, Boy George and more
"Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial" The post Macklemore defends Pro-Palestine statements and shares full speech from Ed Sheeran gig after criticism from P!NK, Boy George and more appeared first on NME.
By Poppy Burton
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