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Macklemore in hot water after ‘F—k America’ rant

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While political statements from artists are nothing new, this one seems to have struck a nerve.

By Jewish Breaking News

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, especially when it comes to high-profile festival drama.

Last Tuesday, Neon City Festival promoters proudly unveiled their star-studded lineup, with Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore featured among the headliners. By Monday, his name had vanished without a trace, leaving fans and industry insiders scrambling for answers.

Neon City organizers have remained tight-lipped, citing only “unforeseen circumstances” in a public statement for Macklemore’s sudden departure.

However, sources close to the festival cited by Digital Music News point to a controversial performance Macklemore gave Saturday night.

At a pro-Palestinian benefit concert in Seattle, the “Thrift Shop” singer let loose with a sharp “f—k America” during his set. While political statements from artists are nothing new, this one seems to have struck a nerve.

The antisemitic rapper himself finally broke his silence yesterday with a lengthy social media post on X. While stopping short of a full apology, Macklemore admitted to getting “caught in the moment” while performing.

“My thoughts and feelings are not always expressed perfectly or politely,” he wrote. “Sometimes I slip up and get caught in the moment. Saturday night was one of those times.”

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“But do not misconstrue the word ‘f—k’ for the word ‘hate.’ It’s different to be angry than to disown,” Macklemore continued. “I’ve lost endorsements, I’ve lost business ties. I am still here, unwavering in my support for a Free Palestine.”

Out of all the antisemitic A-listers spreading misinformation, Macklemore has been particularly harsh on Israel’s defensive war in Gaza.

Just mere weeks after Hamas murdered 1,200 innocents in Israel on October 7, he signed a star-studded open letter calling for a ceasefire without preconditions.

In May, he released a protest song titled “Hind’s Hall,” ironically in support of the same violent campus takeovers being fought by congressional leaders in the Senate this week.

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