Pink Shares Post Attacking Macklemore Over “Free Palestine” Remarks, Then Faces Backlash
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
Singer Pink reposted a statement from an advocacy group that criticized Macklemore for his pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance. This action led to Pink facing significant backlash from fans and the public, highlighting the sensitive nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Singer Pink shared a post from the advocacy group Accountants for Israel on her Instagram story.
- The shared post accused Macklemore of spreading "blood libels" and "hateful anti-Israel propaganda" during his opening performance for Ed Sheeran.
- Macklemore had recently performed at a pro-Palestinian rally in Washington D.C., advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The advocacy group's statement demanded an apology from Macklemore for his remarks.
- Pink's reposting of this statement drew immediate criticism, with many accusing her of supporting an anti-Palestinian stance.
- Critics pointed to the group's name, "Accountants for Israel," suggesting a biased perspective.
- Many users on social media expressed disappointment and anger towards Pink for her perceived endorsement of the statement.
- The incident underscores the strong emotions and differing viewpoints surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the entertainment industry and among the public.
- Pink herself has not yet publicly commented on the backlash.
