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Nine US arenas rejected 'Free Palestine' benefit tour — Macklemore

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Macklemore has been an outspoken supporter of Palestinians since Israel's genocide in Gaza began. / AA Archive
Macklemore has been an outspoken supporter of Palestinians since Israel's genocide in Gaza began. / AA Archive · TRT World

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Artist says venues withdrew available dates after learning shows would support Palestine, vows to continue fundraising efforts.

American rapper Macklemore has said that nine major US arenas had rejected plans to host concerts supporting Palestine, accusing venue operators of blocking the events after learning they were part of his Free Palestine benefit tour.In a lengthy Instagram statement on Friday, the Grammy-winning artist said he had planned to bring the tour to the US following successful concerts in Dublin, Paris, and London.“After…

“The doors were closed,” he said, adding that he had never experienced anything similar in more than two decades of touring.

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