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Macklemore Says Nine U.S. Venues Turned Down ‘Free Palestine’ Tour: ‘They Got Me F-cked Up’
Rolling StoneFriday, November 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
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- Europe · Middle East
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- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
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What happened
The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Rolling Stone published: Macklemore Says Nine U.S. Venues Turned Down ‘Free Palestine’ Tour: ‘They Got Me F-cked Up’
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