Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour with proceeds for Palestinian aid groups

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American rapper Macklemore has announced a tour titled 'Free Palestine', with the first show scheduled in Dublin next month. The rapper stated that all proceeds from the tour will be donated to organisations supporting Palestinians. The announcement follows a reported fallout between Macklemore and British singer Ed Sheeran. Macklemore has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, and the tour appears to be an extension of that activism.

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