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Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour

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Rapper called out ‘intimidation, manipulation and suppression’ in a social media post, claiming major arenas refused to host him after the Ed Sheeran controversy Macklemore says that nine major US arenas have refused to host his Free Palestine fundraising tour, calling out “intimidation, manipulation and suppression” tactics. Macklemore claimed nine major US arenas, including Madison Square Garden, refused to book his "Free Palestine" tour, while MSG countered that the rapper is "not an arena-level act.". Covered by 12 outlets: 3 lean left, 4 are centre, 2 lean right, 3 are not rated.

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  1. KIRO-TV Not rated US
    Macklemore says Climate Pledge Arena among venues that rejected his ‘Free Palestine Tour’

    Macklemore said several venues, including Climate Pledge Arena in his hometown of Seattle, have rejected his efforts to bring his “Free Palestine Tour” to the U.S.

  2. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour

    Macklemore claimed nine major US arenas, including Madison Square Garden, refused to book his "Free Palestine" tour, while MSG countered that the rapper is "not an arena-level act."

  3. KCPQ Not rated US
    Macklemore says Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena turned down 'Free Palestine' tour

    Seattle rapper Macklemore says nine major U.S. arenas, including Climate Pledge Arena, turned down proposed dates for his "Free Palestine" benefit tour.

  4. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Humiliated Macklemore speaks out after ‘Free Palestine’ tour pitch to California arenas: ‘We will build our own stages’

    Macklemore says more benefit concerts are coming, even if the next stage looks considerably different.

  5. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Macklemore names nine arenas he says refused to host 'Free Palestine' tour - USA Today

    Macklemore names nine arenas he says refused to host 'Free Palestine' tour USA Today

  6. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Madison Square Garden, other U.S. venues rejected Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour, rapper says

    ‘Thrift Shop’ performer launched the effort after he was removed as opening act on Ed Sheeran’s concert tour in August

  7. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour - Reuters

    Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour Reuters

  8. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Rap star says Climate Pledge Arena turned down his tour - The Seattle Times

    Rap star says Climate Pledge Arena turned down his tour The Seattle Times Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Won’t Book His ‘Free Palestine’ Tour The New York Times Macklemore says Climate Pledge Arena among venues that rejected his 'Free Palestine Tour' MyNorthwest.com Macklemore...

  9. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Macklemore Claims 9 Major US Arenas Refused To Host Free Palestine Tour After Learning Where Money Would Go

    Macklemore claims nine major US arenas withdrew proposed dates after learning his benefit tour would support Palestinian causes. The venues have not publicly responded.

  10. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Have Turned Down The Free Palestine Tour: “They May Own The Arenas, But They Do Not Own The People Who Fill Them”

    Macklemore is calling out several U.S. arenas for turning down his Free Palestine benefit tour. The artist shared an update with his U.S.-based fans after performing three benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris, and London, which he called “the most beautiful [shows] I’ve ever...

  11. TMZ No political lean US
    MSG Slams Macklemore After He Claims Arena Turned Down 'Free Palestine' Tour

    Madison Square Garden had a pretty icy response to Macklemore's claims that the arena turned down his "Free Palestine" tour ... basically implying he's not a big enough artist to headline the Garden! An MSG Entertainment spokesperson tells TMZ ...…

  12. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour

    Rapper called out ‘intimidation, manipulation and suppression’ in a social media post, claiming major arenas refused to host him after the Ed Sheeran controversy Macklemore says that nine major US arenas have refused to host his Free Palestine fundraising tour, calling out...

  13. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour - The Guardian

    Macklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour The Guardian Seattle rapper Macklemore says his tour was denied date at Climate Pledge Arena KOMO “The Great Macklemore, Praise Macklemore” Slate Magazine Macklemore Says Nine U.S. Venues Turned Down...

  14. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    Macklemore Accuses Madison Square Garden and Eight Other Arenas of Banning His ‘Free Palestine’ Tour

    Macklemore is accusing some of America’s most iconic arenas of shutting his “Free Palestine” tour out. The rapper, who recently had dates in Dublin, Paris and London at the end of Oct., took to Instagram on Nov. 6 to say that he has been turned down by American venues,...

  15. Exclaim Ca All Articles No political lean CA
    Macklemore Says US Arenas Won't Host His Free Palestine Tour

    After quite famously being ousted from Ed Sheeran's tour, Macklemore had a sold-out run of European benefit shows with the Free Palestine

  16. TMZ No political lean US
    Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Turned Down His 'Free Palestine' Tour

    Macklemore claims nine U.S. arenas turned down the opportunity to host his "Free Palestine" tour ... and he feels "punished" for his stance on the hot-button issue. In a lengthy statement Friday on Instagram ... the rapper said he wanted to bring…

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