controversial comments during a performance.On Wednesday, the star went viral after videos emerged on social media of him saying “f—k America”, while performing at Seattle’s charity music event Palestine Will Live Forever.“Straight up, say it.
I’m not gonna stop you. I’m not gonna stop you. Yeah, f—k America,” the 41-year-old rapper said.Following his remarks, Neon City Festival in Las Vegas announced on Instagram that he would no longer be a headliner due to “unforeseen circumstances.”Sharing a statement to Instagram after news of his axing broke, the rapper wrote: “My thoughts and feelings are not always expressed perfectly or politely.
Sometimes I slip up and get caught in the moment. Saturday night was one of those times.“I strive to always lead with love in an effort to bring people together and never to create more division.
The ‘Palestine Will Live Forever’ festival I performed at was rooted in peace, love and solidarity.“Unfortunately, the event in my hometown that brought thousands of people together to raise awareness and money for the people of Palestine has been overshadowed by two words.”Macklemore went on to share that he had found Israel’s attacks on Gaza “excruciating on a spiritual, emotional and human level.
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