Overview
- Macklemore used his MetLife Stadium opening sets on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 to wear a keffiyeh, show footage of Gaza and say “Free Palestine,” then performed his protest song “Hind’s Hall.”
- He told Jewish audience members his criticism targeted Israeli policy, not Jewish people, and has defended repeating the message onstage despite the backlash.
- The Israeli‑American Council launched a petition asking Ed Sheeran and tour organizers to remove Macklemore and to impose limits on political content by opening acts.
- Pop star Pink reshared posts from pro‑Israel groups and posted a series of cryptic Instagram stories, prompting sharp social‑media dispute and calls for boycotts from pro‑Palestine supporters.
- Ed Sheeran and the Loop Tour organizers have not publicly responded so far, raising questions about commercial and reputational risk for stadium tours and whether promoters will adopt clearer vetting or speech policies.