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Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran concerts

The rapper scheduled European performances with tour proceeds pledged to benefit pro-Palestinian groups.

The short version

  • Macklemore announced a European Free Palestine Tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestine statements.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • Performances are planned for Dublin, Paris, and London, with all proceeds pledged to pro-Palestinian organizations.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • The rapper stated he reached out to other artists to join him and plans to schedule future dates in the United States.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]

Key facts

  • Macklemore announced a Free Palestine Tour after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestine statements made during his performances.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • All proceeds generated from the performances are pledged to organizations supporting Palestinians.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • The tour includes scheduled stops in Dublin, Paris, and London, with U.S. dates to be announced later.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • Macklemore stated that he reached out to other artists who have stood in solidarity with Palestinians to join the shows.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Outlets differ on when the announcement occurred, with one reporting it took place on Monday and another on Thursday.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
  • Specific concert dates for Dublin, Paris, and London are reported as Oct. 26, 29, and 30 by one source, while another only specifies next month without listing exact dates.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.