At a glance
The rapper stated that several venues in the United States refused to host his benefit tour.23
According to reports, the artist shared a statement on social media regarding the cancelled plans.24
The performer alleged that nine arenas across the country turned away the shows.35
Madison Square Garden was among the locations mentioned in the announcements.14
Where sources agree
- Macklemore claimed venues refused his tour5 of 5
- The announcement was made on Instagram3 of 5
Who covered this
4 National1 International
Sources
- 1BillboardMadison Square Garden Responds to Macklemore: ‘He’s Not an Arena Level Act’ ↗
- 2DeadlineMacklemore Says U.S. Arenas Have Turned Down The Free Palestine Tour: “They May Own The Arenas, But They Do Not Own The People Who Fill Them” ↗
- 3The GuardianMacklemore says that nine US arenas turned down his Free Palestine tour ↗
- 4VarietyMacklemore Accuses Madison Square Garden and Eight Other Arenas of Banning His ‘Free Palestine’ Tour ↗
- 5The Hollywood ReporterMacklemore Says Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum Among Arenas That Declined to Host His Free Palestine Tour ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
