Greta Thunberg expresses full solidarity with Macklemore
Climate and political activist, commenting on Macklemore’s post
“Full solidarity and free Palestine. Artists’ very active silence in the face of injustice and genocide will not be forgotten.”
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The Line of Best Fit reports comments left in support of Macklemore, including Greta Thunberg’s, and records a separate Kneecap comment distinct from the group’s own post. Published 15 September 2026 at 10:45.
Reporting
About this source
Rolling Stone Philippines reports the reactions of Greta Thunberg, Ms. Rachel and Garbage, and carries an extended version of Robert Kraft’s statement.
Before the quotation
The comment was left on Macklemore’s Instagram statement about his removal from the tour.
After the quotation
Rolling Stone Philippines reports the second sentence of the comment; The Line of Best Fit carries the fuller wording. The genocide characterisation is hers.
How this statement is classified
Case context: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Relative to Macklemore’s speech and removal, Thunberg states full solidarity with him. Her criticism of other artists’ silence is a separate charge that does not qualify that support.
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