Pink Criticized After Demanding Ed Sheeran Refund Fans Over Macklemore
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pink has criticized Macklemore's pro-Palestinian message during his opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium, calling for apologies and refunds for concertgoers.
- Macklemore wore a keffiyeh, performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," and displayed pro-Palestinian imagery while speaking about Gaza and the West Bank during the Sept. 4-5 shows.
- Pink's demand for refunds sparked a divided response on social media, with some supporting her stance that fans did not expect political messaging, while others defended Macklemore's right to express his views.
- Ed Sheeran has not commented on the controversy or announced any refunds, and Macklemore remains listed as the opening act for upcoming U.S. tour dates.
- The incident adds to ongoing debates about musicians addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict during concerts, with other artists like Massive Attack also drawing attention for similar political statements.
