Macklemore is firing back at critics who slammed his "Free Palestine" message during Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium concert, insisting his comments were not an attack on Jewish people. The rapper addressed the controversy Monday after his opening performance at Sheeran's New Jersey shows sparked backlash and calls for him to be removed from the remainder of the tour. Macklemore says his message was about supporting Palestinian freedom and opposing the suffering of civilians, not criticizing Jewish people.

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Pink is appearing to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Macklemore's appearance at Ed Sheeran's New Jersey concert. The singer reposted an Instagram Story from StopAntisemitism this weekend, which blasted Macklemore's performance and called the situation downright awful in its caption. Pink did not add any commentary of her own to the repost, however sharing the criticism to her account has amplified the push to have Macklemore removed from further touring with Sheeran.

Cardi B brought serious star power to Don Toliver's Brooklyn show Sunday night. The rapper made a surprise appearance at Barclays Center during Toliver's tour finale, joining him onstage for performances of "AH HA" and "ErrTime." Cardi arrived rocking an oversized white fur coat before revealing an eye-catching white catsuit underneath featuring dramatic cutouts along her bare back.

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