Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour with All Proceeds to be Donated
Famous rapper Macklemore is organizing a new tour with all proceeds donated for solidarity, following his removal from a concert lineup due to his statements in support of Palestine.
U.S. rapper Macklemore announced that he will hold a "Free Palestine Tour," with all proceeds to be donated to organizations supporting the Palestinian people, after being removed from a tour due to his statements supporting Palestine.
Tour Decision and Developments
U.S. rapper Macklemore announced that he will organize a Free Palestine Tour, with proceeds donated to organizations supporting the Palestinian people, after being dropped from a tour due to his statements in support of Palestine.
In a statement on his social media account, Macklemore expressed that the events of recent weeks have created a collective awakening regarding what is expected of artists.
Emphasis on Artist Solidarity
Stating that he has been in contact with artists who use their stages to show solidarity with the Palestinian people despite potential consequences, Macklemore announced that he would launch a concert series in this context.
The Grammy-winning rapper has repeatedly expressed his public support for Palestine since the beginning of Israel's attacks on Gaza in 2023.
Concert Schedule and Details
Emphasizing that all proceeds from the concerts will be donated to organizations supporting the Palestinian people, the artist shared the details of the organization.
It was noted that the events are planned to take place in Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29, and London on October 30, with further details currently being finalized.
Call Not to Remain Silent
Stating that remaining apolitical while a genocide is taking place does not work, Macklemore argued that artists should use their stages not only for entertainment but also on social issues.
Underscoring the need to oppose attempts to silence Free Palestine calls, the rapper stated that what is happening is a much bigger issue than a single artist.
Previous Support Activities
Following his messages of support for Palestine, Macklemore was removed from the remaining concerts on singer Ed Sheeran's tour, and other opening acts also withdrew from the tour.
The rapper had previously donated the proceeds of his song "Hind's Hall 2," which he prepared with Palestinian artists to support Gaza, to UNRWA.