Rome, September 17 (LaPresse) – “Thank you for making your voice heard, I stand with you.” This was British Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton’s comment on a post by rapper Macklemore after several venues blocked him from performing as a support act for Ed Sheeran’s North American tour, following his pro-“Free Palestine” statements made in New York earlier this month. In his post, Macklemore claimed that Sheeran had told him that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had blocked Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium and had mobilized other stadium owners to give Sheeran an ultimatum: “If Macklemore stays on tour, you will not be allowed to play in our stadiums.” The post, which has garnered 7.2 million likes, has received supportive comments from several celebrities and music artists, including singer-songwriter Kehlani, who said, “A lot of venues/owners have stepped up like this. I’m honored to know you, bro. I love you. I support you!!!!” in a comment that has received nearly 400,000 likes.
Music, Lewis Hamilton defends rapper Macklemore: “I stand with you”
Rome, September 17 (LaPresse) – “Thank you for making your voice heard, I stand with you.” This was British Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton’s comment on a post by rapper Macklemore after several venues blocked him from performing as a support act for Ed Sheeran’s North American tour, following his pro-“Free Palestine” statements made in New York earlier this month. In his post, Macklemore claimed that Sheeran had told him that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had blocked Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium and had mobilized other stadium owners to give Sheeran an ultimatum: “If Macklemore stays on tour, you will not be allowed to play in our stadiums.” The post, which has garnered 7.2 million likes, has received supportive comments from several celebrities and music artists, including singer-songwriter Kehlani, who said, “A lot of venues/owners have stepped up like this. I’m honored to know you, bro. I love you. I support you!!!!” in a comment that has received nearly 400,000 likes.