Taylor Swift Producer Backs Macklemore in 'Free Palestine' Controversy
Summary
Jack Antonoff publicly backed Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian statements at concerts. Antonoff criticized Sheeran for continuing the tour and said he would keep saying “Free Palestine” at his own shows, framing the dispute as a question of artists’ speech and the influence of promoters and venue owners.Key Facts
- Antonoff made the comments in an interview with The Guardian published Sunday.
- Antonoff said he had used the phrase “Free Palestine” at Bleachers concerts and had faced abuse on social media for doing so.
- Antonoff said Sheeran missed an opportunity to cancel the remaining shows and perform for free outside the venues while raising money.
- Macklemore said “Free Palestine” while opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in early September and performed his protest song “Hind’s Hall.”
- Pro-Israel groups, including the Israeli-American Council, called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.
- Robert Kraft, whose Kraft Group owns Gillette Stadium, said his opposition to Macklemore’s appearances was based on concerns about antisemitism.
- Macklemore accused Kraft and other stadium owners of pressuring the tour over his appearances.
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