Macklemore's song, named after a campus protest, references Gaza, leading to criticism from StopAntisemitism and pressure from IAC.

The entities involved

• Macklemore →

  American rapper and singer from Washington

  • Business relationship concerning venue access and tour ultimatum involving Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, and Gillette Stadium.Mon 14:20
  • The conflict stemming from the Oct. 7 attacks has led to political statements and tour pressure involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore.Sun 19:52
• Columbia University →

  private university in New York City, New York, US

  • Guanlan Hu led research on food processing and consumer spending involving the University of Toronto and Columbia University.Mon 17:07
  • A past event location for the Director-General's talk was identified, involving the General Assembly and Columbia University.Sun 11:53
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Investigations into sexual violence and the initiated attacks leading to the current conflict are underway in the Gaza Strip.Mon 15:56

Related events

• Macklemore performed at an Ed Sheeran concert, which was documented by StopAntisemitism.Sep 6
• The ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.Sep 8
• Macklemore criticized Israel's military campaign and destruction of Gaza on September 1, 2026.Sep 12
• Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour is compounded by Aaron Rowe's withdrawal and support from Irish artists.Sep 15
• Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.Sep 16