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Macklemore claims nine US arenas refused to host his Free Palestine tour

Updated 2026-11-07 · told from many outlets at once

Macklemore performed Free Palestine shows in Dublin, Paris, and London after nine major arenas reportedly rejected his request for the benefit tour. An MSG Entertainment spokesperson stated the artist is not an arena level act. Macklemore noted he had a list of available dates at certain arenas by mid-September.

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