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“Here is the full text of singer Ed Sheeran's speech before his Philadelphia concert Saturday night on the ongoing controversy after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act for making "free Palestine" comments and his other opening acts pulled out of his tour.”

“That was followed by four of his tour openers withdrawing from his concerts in solidarity with Macklemore, while also noting their own opposition to what they described as genocide in Gaza.”

“Macklemore has made no secret of how he feels about Israel, regularly using his platform to decry a "genocide" he falsely says is taking place in Gaza.”

“In addition to the tour, Macklemore announced on Instagram last month that he would be donating the $1 million he earned as part of Sheeran's tour to six organizations, including Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), HEAL Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen,…”

“However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas unfolded.”

“Rachel said she would not work with "privileged" people who have remained silent about civilians in Gaza, drawing criticism Tuesday from Campaign Against Antisemitism over what the group called an exclusionary "political purity test."”

“Sweeney also drew more negative coverage than the White rapper Macklemore – a stage name for Ben Haggerty – who was disinvited from several of performer Ed Sheeran’s concerts over his fervent talk of Israel’s alleged "genocide" in Gaza.”

“Accurso broadened her criticism beyond Gaza during the podcast to other humanitarian issues, saying she was frustrated with prominent figures who did not publicly address them.”

“Actor Javier Bardem has stepped into the middle of the controversy surrounding Pink, Macklemore and the Israel-Gaza conflict — and is now taking heat for it.”

“Comedian Bill Maher doubled down on his criticism of rapper Macklemore on Friday, reviving a 12-year-old costume controversy and suggesting that "everyone is just really so stupid."”

“Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called out Macklemore for antisemitism on Thursday, saying he supports NFL owners pushing to cancel his performances.”

“…ine going to see Ed Sheeran & this absolute no talent none singer non rapping non dancing clown Macklemore is opening & because he actually has no act or specific skill set he’s jumping around like dkc carrying on about a genocide that never happened in…”