Macklemore Calls for 'Free Palestine' Onstage, Israeli-American Council Petitions for His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour

Macklemore shouted out "Free Palestine" during his opening performance for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Friday evening, rapping in front of footage of Gaza, the occupied West Bank and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The performance has sparked a petition from the Israeli-American Council calling for the recording artist to be removed from future dates of Sheeran's tour. "To the people all the way in Gaza to the occupied West Bank: no, we have not forgotten about you," Macklemore said in a speech during his performance. "I say, 'Free Palestine.' I . . .