Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Comments Spark Pink’s Response

Pink has recently expressed her views on the heated debate surrounding Macklemore‘s performance at Ed Sheeran‘s concert in New Jersey.

This past weekend, the singer shared an Instagram Story from StopAntisemitism that harshly criticized Macklemore’s performance, labeling the situation as “awful” in its caption.

While Pink did not provide her own comments alongside the repost, her sharing of the criticism has significantly fueled calls for Macklemore to be excluded from future concerts with Sheeran.

Since his performances at Sheeran’s MetLife Stadium shows on September 4 and 5, Macklemore has come under fire for expressing support for Palestinians, criticizing Israel, and performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall” while images related to Gaza were displayed on the stadium screens.

The StopAntisemitism post condemned Macklemore’s actions, demanding refunds for all concert attendees and stating that they are “owed apologies.”

As previously reported, Macklemore’s performance has ignited demands for his removal from the remainder of Sheeran’s U.S. tour. An Israeli-American organization has initiated a petition urging Sheeran and concert organizers to exclude the rapper from upcoming shows.

Macklemore, known for his outspoken views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, has addressed the issue through his 2024 protest track, “Hind’s Hall.” Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran has yet to publicly comment on the backlash or the petition.