Macklemore's pro-Palestine and Columbia University protesters support song was out last Friday and it's performing pretty well on both the streaming platforms and iTunes!

 

Edited May 12, 20242 yr by Cow P

Here's HIND'S HALL 2 that features Palestinian blood-related artists anees, MC Abdul & Amer Zahr. It's quite a new song that doesn't sound the same as the original though, except Macklemore's part has the same hook with different verse:

 

Edited September 21, 20241 yr by CowTzy

I prefer the first one. I like that it's just him.

I'm surprised there isn't a discussion about this yet. What a fab statement x

Kanye West playing some of those same stadiums just weeks after Ed Sheeran by the way x

Truly rotted world we live in

He even wanted to go to Russia but it looks like the concerts are now cancelled. Even russia doesn’t want Ka*ye.

Eat the US’ rich, I’m so f***ing tired of those cockroaches.

19 minutes ago, blacksquare said:

Truly rotted world we live in

What can you expect from a country that voted against food being a human right? (Alongside Israel and being the only two countries in the entire world to have done that)

Well the hypocritical mackelmore videos from a video years ago are making their way around now 🤷‍♂️

1 hour ago, 777666jason said:

Well the hypocritical mackelmore videos from a video years ago are making their way around now 🤷‍♂️

Care to elaborate or you’re just going to parrot social media bot comments with zero likes?

3 minutes ago, pavi said:

Care to elaborate or you’re just going to parrot social media bot comments with zero likes?

The video of him mocking Jewish people but yeah ok

5 minutes ago, 777666jason said:

The video of him mocking Jewish people but yeah ok

Wow, a single occurrence from 12 years ago that had a subsequent apology. What a convincing argument.

Typical smear campaign that clutches at straws, nothing new or surprising. Also, Ed Sheeran is a little bitch.

6 minutes ago, pavi said:

Wow, a single occurrence from 12 years ago that had a subsequent apology. What a convincing argument.

Typical smear campaign that clutches at straws, nothing new or surprising. Also, Ed Sheeran is a little bitch.

Its literally no different to the "smear campaign" against Ed though is it 🤷‍♂️

Just now, 777666jason said:

Its literally no different to the "smear campaign" against Ed though is it 🤷‍♂️

No smear campaign is needed if you’re already covered in shit.

2 minutes ago, pavi said:

No smear campaign is needed if you’re already covered in shit.

If you say so 👍

Ed has made a statement

It says everything you need to know about him within the first line

Embarrassing x

I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy. There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated.

Macklemore asked to join my tour last year and I agreed, because I respect him as an artist.

As with all my support acts, I agree that they play a setlist of their choosing.

After Macklemore's performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the shows if he was still supporting. I was informed that this stance was based on how Macklemore conveyed part of his message during his performance, rather than on everything that was said. I spoke with the venues at length all week to try and build a bridge. One of those people was Robert Kraft. I was also involved in direct talks with promoters along with activists on both sides to try and find a mutual resolution for all, but the venue's and promoter's decision was final.

Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine. Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me.

I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living.

I have always used my platform and music to bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together and this won't ever change. Those who have been to one of my shows will know that they are about unity, joy, escapism, love, and a place for everyone to feel welcome.

I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn't mean I don't have them, and it doesn't mean I don't care. Nor does it mean I don't support causes in my own, personal way.

There is a reason I do not use my professional platform for politics - my audience includes young people, often children, of all backgrounds. Those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum. I respect Macklemore's strength of purpose to stand up and shout for what he believes. However, there is room for multiple approaches to the same end: peace. I choose to use my fame and platform to be a place of safety and sanctuary, to maintain diplomacy and keep conversations open, not closed. If we only focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advocate for change.

I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution and unfortunately, was unable to do so. I know who I am, both as a person and as an artist, and those who know my heart know my values too.

~ Ed

Not surprised at all by Ed, all he cares about is money, having a good image and wouldn't dare to stand up for what is right. What a fence sitter.

Team Macklemore all the way and I hope he gets a lot of support from this.

What a lot of words to say absolutely nothing at all x

You just know what is going to be said when those people use the word “conflict”.

Did he also disable comments? I don’t have ig I can’t check. f***ing coward regardless.

He did indeed disable comments, what a coward.

He’s such a hypocrit!

“I don’t use my professional platform for politics”

Also Ed: posts about supporting Ukraine, voting Jeremy Corbyn etc…

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