Macklemore Responds to Backlash Over ‘Free Palestine’ Chant at Ed Sheeran Show: ‘Wanting All Humans to be Treated Equal Should Never Be Controversial’

Macklemore faced significant backlash after chanting Free Palestine and performing his anthem Hind's Hall while opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium. A pro-Israel group demanded his removal from the tour, and artists P!nk and Boy George criticized his statements. In response, the Thrift Shop rapper defended his remarks, asserting that wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial. He continues to stand by his pro-Palestine stance despite the growing public and industry criticism.