Macklemore addressed a controversial assertion he made onstage whereas performing on the Palestine Will Stay Eternally charity occasion.
The 41-year-old “Thrift Store” rapper took the stage on the occasion in Seattle, Washington.
A video from his efficiency that has attracted consideration on X (previously Twitter) reveals him saying “f-ck America” from the stage.
He took to social media on Wednesday (September 25) to elucidate his assertion and to double down on its sentiment.
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“My ideas and emotions are usually not at all times expressed completely or politely. Generally I slip up and get caught within the second. Saturday evening was a type of occasions.
I attempt to at all times lead with love in an effort to convey folks collectively and by no means to create extra division. The ‘Palestine Will Stay Eternally’ competition I carried out at was rooted in peace, love and solidarity. Sadly, the historic occasion in my hometown that introduced 1000’s of individuals collectively to lift consciousness and cash for the folks of Palestine has grow to be overshadowed by two phrases.
I want I had been in a greater place with my grief and anger. However the fact is I’m not okay. I haven’t been.
The final 11.5 months of watching a genocide unfold in entrance of us has been excruciating on a non secular, emotional and human stage. I’ve been in utter disbelief with how our authorities is exhibiting up at this second in historical past. I don’t assume I’m alone.
I see dismembered children in Gaza being pulled out of rubble, homicide by U.S. manufactured bombs. I see my very own youngsters of their lifeless our bodies. I don’t assume I’m alone.
I hearken to their dad and mom scream and listen to the deepest cries of ache and helplessness possible. I cry with them. I don’t assume I’m alone.
I’ve been disillusioned and disheartened as our authorities has continued to unequivocally fund and assist Israel’s on-going violence in opposition to the folks of Palestine. I don’t assume I’m alone.
My ache and feelings at occasions has felt uncontrollable. It boils over all through the day as I attempt to fake I’m okay. I’m not okay. I don’t assume I’m alone.
I’m outraged by the truth that we lack cash for healthcare, inexpensive housing and schooling in America but we ship billions to Israel to commit internationally acknowledged struggle crimes. I don’t assume I’m alone.
I watch democrats signal payments to ban semi-automatic assault rifles after one other horrific faculty taking pictures takes place, then flip round and use the identical ink to ship those self same weapons off to Israel to kill the kids of Palestine. I really feel insane. i don’t assume I’m alone.
Some days I don’t know the way to love one thing that’s hurting others a lot. I don’t assume I’m alone.
But, I’ve been mobilized by tens of millions of individuals around the globe taking to the streets to protest on behalf of all these which have been murdered by Netanyahu’s regime. I’ve been in awe and impressed by these within the Jewish neighborhood which have courageously proven up in solidarity, marching with protestors at protests stating ‘not in our title’ and ‘by no means once more means by no means once more for everybody.’ I don’t assume I’m alone.
I’ve discovered hope in our younger folks, who’ve been keen to threat their levels by taking part in faculty encampments to demand a ceasefire. I’ve been revitalized by their hearts guiding them in direction of justice and peace, risking their future diplomas. I don’t assume I’m alone.
However some days the darkness outshines the sunshine, and it’s laborious to see the trail forward to justice. I get misplaced in what our world has grow to be.
Some days the genocide displayed on my display screen is an excessive amount of for my spirit to stare at in such readability.
And a few days I get up, see one other couple billion {dollars} given to Israel, or one other refugee encampment destroyed, or a father holding a limb from his martyred baby, or one other speech from a politician justifying the suitable of Israel to ‘defend itself’ whereas denying Palestinians the suitable to exist, and I say to myself…. ‘F-ck America.’ I don’t assume I’m alone.
However don’t misconstrue the phrase ‘f-ck’ for the world ‘hate.’ It’s completely different to be offended than to disown. My ‘f-ck’ – my anger – is rooted not in disdain for the place I used to be born however in anguish for a way we are able to collectively enable this to proceed. It’s not directed on the those who make up our nation, however in direction of our authorities who refuse to hearken to us. It’s directed on the politicians who’ve put revenue over folks, who put lobbyist cash over their ethical compass. I believe, ‘How are these folks representing us as a rustic?’ I don’t assume I’m alone.
However I care. My care is rooted within the legacy of protests and resistance of previous generations, who stood on the forefront of the Civil Rights Motion, the motion in opposition to the Vietnam Conflict, and the good solidarity motion that defeated apartheid in South Africa. This second is asking us as People to rise and acknowledge our collective energy moderately than succumb to our personal apathy. It’s beckoning us to realize a shared evaluation across the programs of oppression which might be at present working our nation so we are able to evolve, guaranteeing that ALL of our kids can reside in a extra equitable world, and never just a few.
I’ve slipped in entrance of the world earlier than. I’m certain I’ll do it once more. However they won’t silence my voice, and they won’t shut my coronary heart. I’ve misplaced endorsements, I’ve misplaced reveals, I’ve misplaced enterprise ties. I’m nonetheless right here, unwavering in my assist for a Free Palestine. I care about humanity and this earth an excessive amount of to show again now. My intent at all times comes again to the pursuit of peace, love, equality and liberation for all. And that isn’t radical, it’s human. I don’t assume I’m alone.”
See the assertion on Instagram.
Simply final month, Macklemore cancelled a present for a significant motive.