Just a week after being announced as the headlining act at the inaugural Neon City Festival, rapper Macklemore has been booted from the lineup of the event, which is set to be held in Las Vegas, “due to an unforeseen circumstance.” Pretty sure I know what the circumstance is that this is referring to. It probably has a little something to do with his yelling “F*** America” during a recent performance at a pro-Palestinian benefit concert called Palestine Will Live Forever.
Nothing is more anti-America than supporting radical Islamic terrorists as though they are heroes. And that’s exactly what Macklemore is doing by helping raise money for Palestine, which is run by Hamas, a known terrorist group. And then to scream what he did during the show, the man is deplorable. Plain, outright, deplorable.
via Variety:
While the music festival did not disclose a specific reason why Macklemore will no longer be performing, the change comes a few days after the “Can’t Hold Us” singer made headlines for saying, “F**k America,” on stage while performing at a pro-Palestinian benefit concert called Palestine Will Live Forever. As shown in footage, the remark drew applause from the Seattle audience. The headliners of Neon City Festival were announced on Sept. 19, and Macklemore ignited controversy for his anti-American comment on Sept. 21. He was dropped from Neon City Festival on Sept. 24.
The rapper put out a statement on Sept. 25 that read, “My thoughts and feelings are not always expressed perfectly or politely. Sometimes I slip up and get caught in the moment. … Unfortunately, the historic event in my hometown that brought thousands of people together to raise awareness and money for the people of Palestine has become overshadowed by two words.”
He then expressed how disappointed he is with how the U.S. has played a role in the violence in the Middle East region going on to say, “I’ve lost endorsements, I’ve lost business ties. I am still here, unwavering in my support for a Free Palestine.”
Macklemore has been outspoken supporter of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war. He signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire and has accused Israel of committing a genocide in Gaza. In May 2024, he released a protest song titled “Hind’s Hall,” in support of the student protesters on college campuses, with proceeds going toward the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Macklemore is what we call a useful idiot. He’s not nearly as smart as he’d like to think he is, especially on this very complex issue. However, it should be obvious that when one nation is minding its business and is invaded by people from another country who just start murdering people all over the place, the invaders are the bad guys. Homeboy here has no moral compass. At least if he does, it’s not pointing true north.
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