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Macklemore Says Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum Among Arenas That Declined to Host His Free Palestine Tour
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- Rapper called out ‘intimidation, manipulation and suppression’ in a social media post, claiming major arenas refused to host him after the Ed Sheeran controversy Macklemore says that nine major US arenas have refused to host his Free Palestine fundraising tour, calling out “intim
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Nov 6, 2026 · Updated 11/7/2026, 10:19:50 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times Entertainment, The Guardian Culture, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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Hindustan Times Entertainment — Madison Square Garden rejects Macklemore’s claim that it refused to host ‘Free Palestine’ tour due to its political messageThe Guardian Culture — Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tourVariety — Macklemore Accuses Madison Square Garden and Eight Other Arenas of Banning His ‘Free Palestine’ TourVariety — Macklemore Accuses Madison Square Garden and Eight Other Arenas of Banning His ‘Free Palestine’ TourThe Hollywood Reporter — Macklemore Says Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum Among Arenas That Declined to Host His Free Palestine TourUp next · Entertainment
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