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Public disputes involving music, musicians, performances, recordings, distribution, and musical authorship.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 14, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 14, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 14, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: September 14, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 14, 2026
Role at the time: Journalist and commentator writing on his personal X account
Responding to
Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
“This is insane. The so-called land of the free.”
The post expressly criticizes the reported removal. It does not independently assess the merits of Macklemore’s speech or dispute a hate-speech characterization.
Hasan’s original post reacts to reporting that Macklemore was removed from scheduled Ed Sheeran tour dates after his pro-Palestinian speech. It criticizes the reported decision as inconsistent with the United States’ stated commitment to free expression; it does not independently establish the venues’ motives.
1 published statement. Dates: September 7, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026
Role at the time: Journalist and commentator writing on his personal X account
Responding to
An opening act should not use a headliner’s global concert platform to advance a one-sided political agenda without accountability and clear boundaries.
“But no, your side is insisting Macklemore be removed from the concert tour for his views which clearly is a free speech issue.”
He substantively defends Macklemore’s continued platform and rejects removal over his views. This is a speech defense, not merely a dispute over a label or an endorsement inferred from sharing.
Hasan’s original post defends Macklemore’s political speech and opposes removing him from Sheeran’s tour. The full post and timestamp were retrieved. Its characterization of critics is Hasan’s argument, not a finding about every critic.
