Rapper Macklemore is a vocal supporter of Palestine and Gaza residents. During a recent concert at MetLife Stadium, he yelled "Free Palestine!" onstage, projected images of devastation in the area, and performed protest song "Hind's Hall."

Now, it seems that American venues are not willing to play ball with the Seattle artist, and he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.

"After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates," according to Messina Touring Group, the promoter of Loop Tour. This news follows backlash from organizations like StopAntisemitism and others, such as pop star Pink.

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[–] 221 points 3 weeks ago (22 children)
  • [–] 111 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

    He always has been. Naturally, his one goofy song about thrifting is the one that went viral.

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  • [–] 39 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Eh Same Love also blew up from that album which, while woke, is also pretty corny. The album also famously won the Grammy over Kendrick Lamar so I'd say his other songs got their fair share of fame.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    The Grammys being trash is nothing new and also not really Macklemore's fault

    On the other hand, I've got no argument at all that a lot of his music is corny af, but even when he was at his most cringe he was still trying to be a good dude at least

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago

    His one goofy song about thrifting was EXTREMELY well made to be fair. Funny lyrics, funny video, very distinctive beat. Having Wanz do the hook was a great choice, his voice is like a change in gears.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

    He is, but also a really corny dude to the point where he gives right wing pundits someone to point and laugh at. I know he is genuine and wants to put eyeballs on issues, however he sometimes came off performative about it which turns people off unfortunately.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Nah, fuck that. What you're calling corny is just sincerity. Leave that irony poisoned "caring about things is cringe" bullshit to the right wing chuds.

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  • [+] -13 points 3 weeks ago* (4 children)

    I like some of his songs about Palestine, but this guy put out songs specifically targeting Biden/Harris saying he won't vote for them.

    This guy helped Trump win.

    Edit: from Hinds Hall: "The blood is on your hands Biden, we can see it all. And fuck no, I'm not voting for you in the fall."

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  • [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    wow, he is a good guy after all and not just some blue maga freak, good for him.

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  • [+] -7 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

    Your right, it's good Trump won. Things are going so well.

    Edit: Both sides are the same, right everyone?

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  • [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago

    It's time you people stop relying on the excuse that any Biden criticism is the same as equating both sides. It's kinda pathetic and the same type of shit that will make people less likely to vote for the Democrats as it only serves as a way to suppress criticism.

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