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A Major Artist Was Just Kicked Off a Tour for His Political Beliefs. Now I Have to Do the Unthinkable.
PoliticsMacklemore kicked off tour
Macklemore, the rapper behind 'Thrift Shop', was removed from a tour because of his political views.
The author is compelled to take action in response to this event.
- Fame Macklemore, Don’t Make Me Do This The rapper was just pulled from his tour over his political beliefs.
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Key Takeaways
- Macklemore was kicked off a tour for his political beliefs
- The incident involves the rapper behind the hit song 'Thrift Shop'
- The author feels compelled to respond to the situation
- The event occurred on September 14, 2026
- The tour and its organizers are not specified
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the incident raises questions about artistic freedom and political expression
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- 38m agoSlate: Yes, we're talking about the man behind "Thrift Shop."
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