Yakima Pasco Richland Kennewick, WA, November 6, 2026 — Rapper Macklemore has publicly stated that his proposed “Free Palestine Tour” was rejected by Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. The artist made this claim, sharing the information without providing extensive details regarding the venue’s specific reasons for declining the tour.

The assertion was made by Macklemore, who has been vocal on various social and political issues. The proposed tour, intended to be named the “Free Palestine Tour,” was reportedly denied booking by the Climate Pledge Arena, a major venue located in Seattle, Washington.

Information regarding the timeline of the tour proposal, the dates it was intended for, or the specific individuals or departments at Climate Pledge Arena who made the decision was not immediately available from Macklemore’s statement. The official stance or detailed explanation from Climate Pledge Arena regarding this matter has also not been provided or publicly disclosed in relation to Macklemore’s claim.

Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, is a Grammy Award-winning musician known for hit songs such as “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us.” His statement regarding the tour rejection highlights a potential point of contention concerning the booking policies or political considerations for events at the Seattle venue. Further details on the alleged rejection, including any specific communications between the artist’s representatives and the arena, remain undisclosed based on the current information.


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