American actor, comedian, director and podcaster, host of the "I Am Rapaport" podcast.
Case
After Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at MetLife, the tour promoter said upcoming venues would not allow him on the lineup and he would miss remaining U.S. dates. Macklemore attributed the outcome to venue pressure; Robert Kraft confirmed barring him from Gillette Stadium.
Role at the time: Actor, comedian and podcaster commenting publicly on his own account
Statement summary
Rapaport mocked Macklemore's ability as a performer, called the MetLife set a nightmare for Ed Sheeran's audience, and said the genocide Macklemore described never happened.
“What's your favorite Macklemore song? I'll wait Imagine going to see Ed Sheeran & this absolute no talent none singer non rapping non dancing clown Macklemore is opening & because he actually has no act or specific skill set he's jumping around like dkc carrying on about a genocide that never happened in Gaza. This is a nightmare.”
The conduct under scrutiny is Macklemore's onstage "Free Palestine" speech at MetLife. Rapaport rejects both the speech and its central premise, saying the genocide it invoked never happened.
Statement dates: September 5, 2026
Statement dates: September 5, 2026
Statement dates: September 5, 2026
Statement dates: September 5, 2026
