Mural of Rapper Macklemore Painted in Gaza After Ed Sheeran Tour Furore
The mural follows Macklemore’s $1 million Gaza donation and a matching pledge from Ms Rachel as aid groups call for sustained support.
- On Friday, September 18, 2026, artists in Gaza City painted a mural honoring American rapper Macklemore after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for his outspoken support of a 'Free Palestine'.
- Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft confirmed he barred the rapper for alleged antisemitic rhetoric, while Sheeran stated the promoter's decision to remove him from the tour was not his own.
- Children's TV personality Rachel Griffin Accurso matched Macklemore's $1 million Wednesday donation on Thursday, directing funds to Gaza aid groups supporting Palestinians.
- Gaza artist Anne Redwan said the mural sends 'a message to thank rapper Macklemore,' while UNICEF official Toby Fricker stressed that sustained funding remains critical for residents facing ongoing crises.
- Combined pledges bring total aid contributions to $6 million, supporting Gaza's more than two million residents confined to the enclave amid the ongoing regional conflict.
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Rome, 21 sets. (askanews) - Ed Sheeran breaks the silence after the storm burst for the exclusion of rapper Macklemore from his tour for his pro-Palestinian statements. The British singer, who had so far maintained a neutral position, attacked on several fronts by colleagues and fans, with four other support groups that have abandoned his concerts, opened the stage in Philadelphia taking a position on the war in Gaza. "What is happening in Gaza …
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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Groups Accused of Hamas Ties After Being Booted from Ed Sheeran Tour for Anti‑Israel Tirades
Days after being ousted from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour over anti-Israel tirades in which he accused the Jewish state of committing “genocide” and proclaimed “Free Palestine,” rapper Macklemore pledged his $1 million in tour earnings to six Palestinian organizations — three named in internal Hamas documents and others with histories of alleged ties to terrorist groups.
Gaza City: Artists in Gaza have paid tribute to American rapper Macklemore, who was kicked out of a concert by famous singer Ed Sheeran over his pro-Palestinian stance. The devastated Gaza...
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