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Macklemore Says Nine U.S. Venues Turned Down ‘Free Palestine’ Tour: ‘They Got Me F-cked Up’
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The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
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