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Rapper Macklemore is a vocal supporter of Palestine and Gaza residents. During a recent concert at MetLife Stadium, he yelled "Free Palestine!" onstage, projected images of devastation in the area, and performed protest song "Hind's Hall."

Now, it seems that American venues are not willing to play ball with the Seattle artist, and he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.

"After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates," according to Messina Touring Group, the promoter of Loop Tour. This news follows backlash from organizations like StopAntisemitism and others, such as pop star Pink.

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[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 222 points 3 days ago (5 children)
[–] Perky@fedia.io 109 points 3 days ago (5 children)

He always has been. Naturally, his one goofy song about thrifting is the one that went viral.

[–] barooboodoo@lemmy.zip 38 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Eh Same Love also blew up from that album which, while woke, is also pretty corny. The album also famously won the Grammy over Kendrick Lamar so I'd say his other songs got their fair share of fame.

[–] gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The Grammys being trash is nothing new and also not really Macklemore's fault

On the other hand, I've got no argument at all that a lot of his music is corny af, but even when he was at his most cringe he was still trying to be a good dude at least

[–] barooboodoo@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 days ago

For sure, I was just mentioning the Grammy thing in terms of popularity. And yeah it does seem like he puts his money where his mouth is on social issues.

[–] Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

WHEN I WAS IN THE THIRD GRADE, I THOUGHT I WAS GAY

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 days ago

Even the goofy thrifting song is based as fuck. It's a rejection of fast fashion and manufactured style in favour of joyous self-expression on a working class budget.

[–] Goodeye8@piefed.social 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Even his thrift shop song is based. The song is about recycling and not buying overpriced brand shit (can't even call it designer shit when it's a plain T with a Gucci logo).

[–] AmyAye@nord.pub 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I know it's just another big hit one but man I love how he just starts and doesn't stop in "Can't Hold Us."

That was the song of the summer the year it came out. Went pretty hard can’t lie.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 8 points 3 days ago

His one goofy song about thrifting was EXTREMELY well made to be fair. Funny lyrics, funny video, very distinctive beat. Having Wanz do the hook was a great choice, his voice is like a change in gears.

[–] BooBees@fedinsfw.app 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Gonna have to change his stage name to Macklemost

[–] 0x0@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 days ago

And get sued by Mattermost.

[–] PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

He is, but also a really corny dude to the point where he gives right wing pundits someone to point and laugh at. I know he is genuine and wants to put eyeballs on issues, however he sometimes came off performative about it which turns people off unfortunately.

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Nah, fuck that. What you're calling corny is just sincerity. Leave that irony poisoned "caring about things is cringe" bullshit to the right wing chuds.

As I said, it’s unfortunate people take someone’s sincerity the wrong way… I’m glad he is doing what he is doing 100%.