Macklemore's Tour Finances Group That Praised Hamas Attacks

WHO:

Fox News - Macklemore, a 43-year-old rapper.

Fox News - Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), an organization receiving proceeds from the tour.

Fox News - Jewish Leadership Council (JLC), a U.K.-based Jewish organization.

Fox News - Israeli-American Council (IAC), which demanded Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

WHAT:

Fox News - Macklemore's "Free Palestine" tour will fund organizations, including the PYM, which has been criticized for its statements regarding Hamas.

Fox News - The tour includes three shows: Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29, and London on October 30.

Fox News - Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" after calling for a "Free Palestine" and performing an anti-Israel song.

Fox News - Macklemore announced he would donate $1 million earned from Sheeran's tour to six organizations, including Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Gaza Soup Kitchen.

WHERE:

Fox News - Concert locations include Dublin, Paris, and London.

Fox News - A protest occurred outside the Israeli consulate in New York.

WHEN:

Fox News - The "Free Palestine" tour is set to begin with shows on October 26, October 29, and October 30.

Fox News - The deadly Hamas attacks occurred on October 7, three years prior.

WHY:

Fox News - Macklemore launched the "Free Palestine" tour in retaliation for being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.

Fox News - The JLC expressed concerns about the PYM's statements legitimizing violence against Jews.

HOW:

Fox News - Proceeds from Macklemore's tour will go to one of twelve organizations, including the PYM.

Fox News - The JLC called for better vetting of Macklemore's charitable organizations to protect Jewish citizens.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 22:57 UTC)

Macklemore, the 43-year-old rapper, is set to launch his "Free Palestine" tour, which will include shows in Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29, and London on October 30, with proceeds benefiting several organizations, including the Palestinian Youth Movement. This tour comes after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" for his pro-Palestinian stance and an anti-Israel performance, prompting him to pledge $1 million from the tour's earnings to various charities. The Jewish Leadership Council has raised concerns about the Palestinian Youth Movement's statements and is calling for better vetting of charitable organizations to ensure the safety of Jewish citizens.