Entertainment · November 6, 2026
Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Have Turned Down The Free Palestine Tour
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Macklemore recently stated that his attempts to bring his 'Free Palestine' benefit tour to the United States have been blocked by major venues. In an Instagram post, the rapper claimed that nine prominent American arenas refused to host the event following his successful benefit shows in Dublin, London, and Paris. This development follows Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour in September, a move reportedly linked to the rapper's vocal support for Palestinians. Macklemore characterized the rejection as a form of suppression or punishment for his political stance.
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Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Turned Down His 'Free Palestine' Tour
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Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour
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Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Have Turned Down The Free Palestine Tour
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Macklemore posted a statement on Instagram claiming nine U.S. arenas turned down his 'Free Palestine' tour.
- The rapper previously performed 'Free Palestine' benefit shows in Dublin, London, and Paris.
- Ed Sheeran removed Macklemore from his U.S. tour in September.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Guardian and Deadline specify Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and Crypto.com Arena as venues that allegedly rejected the tour.
- Deadline lists additional specific venues including Prudential Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Chase Center, and Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Guardian and The New York Times link the venue rejections to the 'controversy' surrounding Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Confirmed
- Macklemore claimed on Instagram that nine U.S. arenas turned down his benefit tour.
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour in September.
- Benefit concerts were held in Dublin, London, and Paris.
Reported
- Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and Crypto.com Arena are among the venues that declined the tour. (The Guardian)
- The list of rejections includes Prudential Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Chase Center, and Climate Pledge Arena. (Deadline)
Rumor
- The arenas' refusal is a result of intimidation and suppression tactics. (Macklemore)
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