- US pop star Pink has vowed to continue speaking out despite experiencing significant backlash for reposting criticism of rapper Macklemore, who called to free Palestine during a concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Following Macklemore's address while opening for Ed Sheeran, a petition was launched demanding his removal from remaining tour dates, prompting Pink to share a post criticising his remarks on her Instagram account.
- In a subsequent lengthy statement, Pink explained that her reaction stemmed from safety concerns as a Jewish mother regarding Macklemore's stage visuals and rhetoric, rather than opposing the slogan or wishing to silence fellow artists.
- Pink reaffirmed her belief that Palestinians deserve a future that honours their humanity, while urging people to consider the fear experienced by Jewish families attending concerts without accusing them of supporting political agendas or genocide.
- Macklemore responded to the controversy by sharing concert footage online alongside a caption asserting that advocating for equal treatment should not be controversial, while Ed Sheeran has remained silent on the calls to drop his opening act.
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