American rapper Macklemore made a controversial statement during a concert in Mönchengladbach, Germany, on June 2, 2024. He asserted that there will never be reparations for the Holocaust and that the only way to atone for past atrocities is to stand up against apartheid, occupation, and genocide, advocating for a Free Palestine. His comments have sparked significant reactions, with some accusing him of inciting against Israel and others criticizing his involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict given his past behavior.
“The only way we can atone for our past is to stand up against apartheid today, against occupation, against genocide, and for a free Palestine!” —Macklemore addressing his fans during a concert in Germany 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 https://t.co/g4JJabj7h8
Hi @macklemore If you have a history of antisemitic behavior, including wearing a Jewface, maybe you’re not the person to chime in on the Israeli Palestinian conflict and invoke the Holocaust. Keep us out of your mouth. Signed, The Jews. https://t.co/vHbkQvTpkS
AMERICAN RAPPER MACKLEMORE AR A CONCERT IN GERMANY “There will never be reparations for the atrocities of the Holocaust. The only way to atone for our past is to stand up today against apartheid, occupation and genocide - Free Palestine” @macklemore https://t.co/szDrnaIaSL
The only way to atone for our past is to stand up against israeli apartheid, occupation and genocide, says Macklemore in Germany | #FreePalestine https://t.co/Da9Gu7iHHQ
🇺🇸🇮🇱🇵🇸🇩🇪 "There will never be reparations for the atrocities of the Holocaust. The only way to atone for our past is to stand up today against apartheid, occupation and genocide - Free Palestine" — Macklemore at a concert in Mönchengladbach, Germany https://t.co/YVt7rw1Hq5
"The only way we can atone for Hitler killing six million Jews is to incite against and ethnically cleanse seven million more - in the name of love!" - Pretty much what @Macklemore is saying in Germany https://t.co/h9LINNAm8c
"There will never be reparations for the atrocities of the Holocaust. The only way to atone for our past is to stand up today against apartheid, occupation and genocide - Free Palestine" American rapper Macklemore at a concert in Mönchengladbach, Germany. https://t.co/7xtgboQ4FM