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Macklemore

American rapper (born 1983)

Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, better known by his stage name Macklemore, is an American rapper. A native of Seattle, Washington, he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist releasing Open Your Eyes (2000), The Language of My World (2005), and The Unplanned Mixtape (2009).

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In the news

10 stories
  1. Oct 3
    Zach Bryan Wears Palestine Shirt
    BalancedWeeks earlier, Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestinian remarks, and his planned Gillette appearances were blocked.
    7articles
  2. Sep 25
    Ed Sheeran Concerts Canceled
    Left & CenterThe tour was already unsettled after Macklemore was removed from the U.S. leg following pro-Palestinian comments and support for Palestinian relief.
    13articles
  3. Sep 25
    Ed Sheeran Gillette Shows Canceled
    BalancedThe shows had already drawn scrutiny after Sheeran removed rapper Macklemore from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments, including calls for a free Palestine and references to Gaza.
    6articles
  4. Sep 24
    Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour
    BalancedMacklemore announced a new “Free Palestine” tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian comments.
    5articles
  5. Sep 20
    Ed Sheeran Condemns Gaza
    BalancedEd Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert by addressing Macklemore’s removal from his tour and condemning civilian suffering in Gaza.
    17articles
  6. Sep 19
    Ed Sheeran Returns After Macklemore Cut
    Left & CenterEd Sheeran went ahead with his Philadelphia concert as the first show since Macklemore was removed from the U.S. leg.
    25articles
  7. Sep 17
    Macklemore Removal Roils Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedAll four remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran’s North American tour have withdrawn after Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.
    22articles
  8. Sep 16
    Ed Sheeran Tour Drops Macklemore
    BalancedMacklemore pledged his full $1 million in net tour earnings to six groups aiding Palestinians after Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour dropped him as an opener.
    36articles
  9. Sep 15
    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedAll remaining listed support acts for Ed Sheeran’s upcoming tour dates withdrew after Macklemore said he was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks at New Jersey shows.
    33articles
  10. Sep 14
    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedMacklemore said he was dropped from remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after pro-Palestinian remarks while opening for Sheeran.
    26articles

Storylines

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    Ed Sheeran Tour Turmoil
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