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Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of Dearborn, Michigan, invited rapper Macklemore to perform a free concert after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour due to an anti-Israel rant at MetLife Stadium. The mayor extended the offer on social media, emphasizing support for a “free Palestine” and inviting Macklemore to perform in the Arab-majority city, which is known for its high concentration of Muslim and Arab American residents.
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The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, invited rapper Macklemore to perform a free concert in the city after Macklemore was removed from his tour with Ed Sheeran due to an anti-Israel rant on stage. Macklemore, 43, had been scheduled to play eight more shows before being dropped by the promoter, Messina Touring Group, citing stadium owners' objections. Dearborn has a significant Arab-American and Muslim population. Hammoud offered to sponsor the concert and make it one of the best events around, expressing support for Macklemore and calling for a free Palestine. As of Tuesday afternoon, Macklemore had not yet responded to the invitation.
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The mayor of Arab-majority Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, invited rapper Macklemore to perform a free concert sponsored by the city after he was booted from his arena tour with Ed Sheeran following an anti-Israel rant on stage.
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he → invite → stage
Macklemore, 43, had been opening for the British pop star and was scheduled to play eight more shows with him in the US before he was dumped from the tour by the promoter, Messina Touring Group, this week, who claimed stadium owners wouldn’t have him.
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owners → open → him
With his scheduld now wide open, Hammoud, a Democrat, extended an invitation for the Grammy winner to perform in Dearborn, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of Muslims and Arab Americans in the country.
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which → extend → country
“If they don’t want you performing in their stadiums, you’re always welcome in Dearborn,” Hammoud posted on social media Monday night.
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Hammoud → want → media
We’ll make it a free concert, sponsored by the city, and help make it one of the best around.
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it → make → best
We stand with you and for a free Palestine.
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We → stand → Palestine
Let’s make it happen.
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it → make → ?
Macklemore hadn’t responded to the offer as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Macklemore → respond → afternoon
A keffiyeh-clad Macklemore sparked outrage after going on an anti-Israel rant while opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium, calling for a “free Palestine” and accusing Israel of committing a genocide in Gaza.
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Macklemore → clothe → Gaza
His statements were immediately criticized by Jewish and pro-Israel groups such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Israeli-American Council.
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statements → criticize → League
Mackelmore called out Sheeran, who has publicly declined to take a stance on the issue – acknowledging Kraft put him in a “f–ked up situation.”
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Kraft → call → situation
Sheeran, meanwhile, insisted the decision to remove the “Thrift Shop” rapper from his future tour dates was not his idea but “the promoter’s decision,” in a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday morning.
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decision → insist → post
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians in Gaza since the outbreak of the war following the in Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks.
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name → follow → attacks
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