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Macklemore says he has ‘endless love’ for supporters of Free Palestine tour

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Feric, C. (2026, October 29). Macklemore says he has ‘endless love’ for supporters of Free Palestine tour. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/paris-mark-ruffalo-instagram-ben-french-b1302859.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-29 · by Carla Feric

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Macklemore recently held a concert in support of the Free Palestine movement after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour due to comments about Gaza. The rapper expressed gratitude to supporters and featured several artists during the event, including Hozier and Dead Prez. Proceeds from these concerts will go towards humanitarian aid organizations working with Palestinian people. Macklemore emphasized that all funds will support medical care, education, community assistance, and advocacy for Palestinians.
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American rapper Macklemore began his "Free Palestine" tour in Dublin on October 26, 2026, after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage. The tour was initiated to support Palestinians amid Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which commenced in response to a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of about 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 others. Macklemore declared he would fight for collective liberation "until our last breath," waving a Palestinian flag during his performance at Dublin's 3Arena to an overwhelmingly supportive crowd. The rapper stated that proceeds from this tour will benefit organizations supporting Palestinians, including Anera, Taawon, and UNRWA USA.

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Dead Prez Irish Kneecap Palestine Palestinian

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Palestine GPE · 4× Palestinian NORP · 2× Dead Prez ORG · 1× Ed Sheeran’s PERSON · 1× Hozier PERSON · 1× Irish NORP · 1× Kneecap ORG · 1× Liam Cunningham PERSON · 1× Lina Makoul PERSON · 1× Nadia Greenspan PERSON · 1×

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Those organisations include Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, Heal Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA.
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🔮 “I couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this tour,” he wrote.
2026-09-24 · Evening Standard
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following Ed Sheeran controversy · assertive framing
2026-10-29 · Evening Standard
Macklemore says he has ‘endless love’ for supporters of Free Palestine tour · assertive framing

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The rapper announced the concerts last month after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour over comments he made about Gaza. asserted
he → announce → Gaza
“I couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this tour,” he wrote. asserted
he → imagine → tour
“I don’t think any of us knew exactly how much we needed it. asserted
we → think → it
“Endless love to every single person who showed up, all the artists who donated their time and made the decision to step up, and everyone who fought so hard over the last five weeks to make it happen. asserted
it → show → weeks
He shared the message alongside a video of the concert featuring many of the famous faces who joined him onstage, including Irish stars such as singer Hozier, rap trio Kneecap and actor Liam Cunningham. asserted
who → share → Hozier
Palestinian-Israeli singer-songwriter Lina Makoul, hip-hop duo Dead Prez and activist Nadia Greenspan were also involved in the concert. asserted
Makoul → involve → concert
Other celebrity guests included folk band Beoga, who were among Sheeran’s supporting acts that dropped out of his Loop tour following the controversy. asserted
that → include → controversy
Macklemore also shared a post to his story with information ahead of Thursday’s concert which also promised a “fully new line-up”. asserted
which → share → up
“Don’t miss a minute,” he added. asserted
he → miss → minute
The musician, known for hits such as Thrift Shop and Same Love, opened Monday’s show with a passionate speech addressing his public support for Palestine amid the conflict with Israel. asserted
musician → know → Israel
The sentiment was echoed by his celebrity guests, including Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo, who told the crowd to “keep fighting for a free Palestine and for humanity all over the world” as he appeared via video. asserted
he → echo → video
The Grammy-winning musician previously said the gigs “sold out immediately” after going on sale last month. asserted
gigs → win → sale
The shows aim to bring together artists and friends to help provide humanitarian aid and support for people in Palestine. asserted
shows → aim → Palestine
All the proceeds from the concerts will go towards a number of organisations working in support of Palestinian people with medical care, humanitarian assistance, education, community support and advocacy. asserted
proceeds → go → care
Those organisations include Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, Heal Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA. asserted
organisations → include → Understanding
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