Macklemore is showing his true colors—and they’re anything but red, white, and blue. The once-popular rapper has sparked a firestorm after saying “f--- America” on stage at the “Palestine Will Live Forever” event in Seattle. Despite public outcry, instead of apologizing, Macklemore went on Instagram to make a lengthy statement, trying to justify his unhinged rant by claiming he’s “not okay” emotionally.
In the statement, he acknowledged that he was caught up in the moment, blaming his outburst on grief and anger. However, instead of retracting his words, he tried to paint the event as one promoting “peace, love, and solidarity,” conveniently ignoring the anti-American and anti-Israel sentiment at its core. By framing the backlash as a misunderstanding of his “intentions,” Macklemore is doing little more than attempting to deflect responsibility for his disturbing comments.
This is just the latest example of the rapper’s troubling political stance. Over the years, Macklemore has gone from being a chart-topping star to a fringe activist, pushing divisive rhetoric and aligning himself with extremist views. His rant only cements his reputation as a performer more interested in grandstanding against America than making music that unites people.
