After the storm: Rapper Macklemore launches tour under the name "Free Palestine"

American rapper Macklemore has announced a new tour called the "Free Palestine Tour," set to begin in Europe. The announcement comes after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to anti-Israel statements. Proceeds will be donated to Palestinian organizations.

American rapper Macklemore announced today (Thursday) a new tour under the title "Free Palestine Tour." The first phase will include three shows in Europe: in Dublin on October 26, in Paris on October 29, and in London on October 30. In a post on X, Macklemore wrote: "What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage... so we're going on tour. All proceeds will go to organizations supporting the Palestinian people and the Palestinian movement." The announcement comes amid a previous controversy, where British singer Ed Sheeran removed Macklemore from his tour following anti-Israel statements made during shows where he served as the opening act. The article refers to Macklemore as an "anti-Israeli rapper" and presents the event as a direct continuation of the dispute.