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During the tour’s Sept. 4 stop at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Macklemore decried the war in Gaza during his opening set and urged leaders to “Free Palestine.”
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Macklemore decried the war in Gaza and urged leaders to “Free Palestine” during a Sept. 4 performance at MetLife Stadium.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-04",
    "event": "Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour",
    "person": "Macklemore",
    "location": "MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J."
}
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Politics Music Event
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM (4 weeks ago)

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft to donate $2 million toward Gaza aid after Macklemore challenge
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4 weeks ago
https://nytimes.com/athletic/7602261/2026/09/16/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-macklemore-palestine-donation

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced a $2 million donation for Gaza aid, matching Ed Sheeran's contribution. This follows Macklemore's challenge after Kraft allegedly banned him from performing due to pro-Palestinian comments.

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Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour
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2 weeks ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/arts/music/macklemore-free-palestine-tour.html

Rapper Macklemore, removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestine statements, announced his own 'Free Palestine' tour with three European dates. The controversy highlights the Israel-Hamas war's impact on the music world.

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