Rapper Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has announced a series of concerts called 'Free Palestine,' with proceeds going to humanitarian aid organizations for Palestine, according to The Guardian and Breitbart.
The tour follows his removal from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour, which multiple outlets link to an onstage moment in which Macklemore called for a 'free Palestine' and expressed support for the people of Gaza, according to The Guardian.
The Guardian reports the new tour will include stops in Dublin, Paris and London, with a North American run to be announced later. Macklemore will perform alongside other musicians and friends, according to The Guardian.
The Atlantic frames the episode as part of a broader debate over Israel and Palestine in the music industry, describing it as complicating the idea of the apolitical concert.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour will feature the rapper and friends performing to raise funds for humanitarian causes in Gaza.
- The Guardian noted the tour follows his removal from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour after he called for a 'free Palestine' onstage.
- The Guardian detailed planned stops in Dublin, Paris and London, with a North American run still to be announced.
- The Atlantic framed the episode as a consequential confrontation over Israel and Palestine complicating the notion of apolitical concerts.
“Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations” — The Guardian
Center
- Euronews reported Macklemore is heading to Europe for charity concerts following his dispute with Ed Sheeran's tour.
- France 24's press review covered the announcement of the 'Free Palestine' tour as part of the ongoing Ed Sheeran saga.
“Macklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row” — Euronews
Right
- Breitbart reported Macklemore is planning a series of 'Free Palestine' concerts beginning in Europe.
- The Western Journal noted Macklemore, who has called himself censored, appears to be thriving after the Ed Sheeran controversy.
- The Western Journal highlighted that the announced tour includes no shows in the Middle East.
“Macklemore Plans Series of 'Free Palestine' Concerts Starting in Europe” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened with Macklemore and Ed Sheeran's tour?
According to The Guardian, Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour after calling for a 'free Palestine' onstage and expressing support for the people of Gaza.
What is Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour?
It is a series of charity concerts announced by Macklemore, with proceeds benefiting humanitarian aid organizations for Palestine, according to The Guardian and Breitbart.
Where will the 'Free Palestine' tour take place?
According to The Guardian, the tour will visit Dublin, Paris and London, with a North American run to be announced later.
How did different outlets frame the story?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the political confrontation over Israel and Palestine and detailed the charity tour's purpose and locations; center outlets focused on the sequence of events following the Ed Sheeran tour exit; right-leaning outlets focused on Macklemore's return to live performance and the charitable proceeds.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The AtlanticLeft-leaningWhy Macklemore Was Kicked Off the Ed Sheeran Tour
- The GuardianLeft-leaningMacklemore announces Free Palestine tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations
- EuronewsCenterMacklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row
- France 24CenterPress Review - US rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran saga
- BreitbartRight-leaningMacklemore Plans Series of 'Free Palestine' Concerts Starting in Europe
- The Western JournalRight-leaningPro-LGBT Rapper Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour with No Shows in the Middle East