Seattle rapper Macklemore says his tour was denied date at Climate Pledge Arena
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Key Points:
- Rapper Macklemore revealed that nine U.S. venues, including Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, have denied dates for his "Free Palestine" benefit tour after learning about the cause.
- Macklemore stated that despite initially receiving available dates, the venues withdrew support once they knew the shows were for Palestine, marking an unprecedented experience in his 20-year touring career.
- The denied venues also include major locations such as Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and Chase Center, among others across New York, California, and New Jersey.
- Macklemore has already completed performances in London, Dublin, and Paris, but his pro-Palestine stance has sparked controversy, leading Jewish organizations to question concert promoter Live Nation about the vetting process and fund allocation.
- Climate Pledge Arena officials have not yet commented on the situation despite media inquiries.
