Macklemore said that his call to “Free Palestine” was “in no way a criticism” of Jewish people, after his opening performances for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey led to a petition demanding his removal from the rest of the singer’s US tour.
“To all of my Jewish brothers and sisters: criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide in no way is a criticism of you,” the rapper, 43, said during the second of two shows at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Saturday, according to Variety. “My message is for peace; love for all human beings to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality.”
