Michael Rapaport Slams Macklemore Over 'Free Palestine' Set at 1 Ed Sheeran Stadium Show
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Michael Rapaport Slams Macklemore Over 'Free Palestine' Set at 1 Ed Sheeran Stadium Show
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Summary
Michael Rapaport called Macklemore a “talentless clown” after the rapper opened for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium with “Free Palestine” chants and his protest song “Hind’s Hall.”
Rapaport, a Jewish actor and comedian, said on X the set was a “total nightmare” and publicly questioned Sheeran’s decision to share a stage with Macklemore.
The backlash centered on Macklemore’s anti-Israel messaging during a high-profile concert appearance, turning the opening set into a fresh flashpoint in U.S. culture-war disputes over Israel and Palestine.
The criticism appeared in Fox News’ antisemitism newsletter, which framed the episode alongside other recent controversies over anti-Israel rhetoric and anti-Jewish prejudice.