Irish politician, Teachta Dála for Dún Laoghaire and a People Before Profit representative.
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: Teachta Dála for Dún Laoghaire, commenting on Aaron Rowe’s post
Statement summary
The Irish TD Richard Boyd Barrett praised Aaron Rowe for withdrawing from the Loop Tour, describing it as a brave act against Israel and the billionaires he said support its actions.
“So proud of Aaron. A brave and selfless act to stand with Palestine & humanity against Israel’s barbarism and the billionaires that support their crimes. Aaron you have upheld Ireland’s noble tradition of resistance to colonialism & Empire. So proud!”
Relative to Macklemore’s MetLife speech and his removal, Boyd Barrett endorses the act of standing with Palestine against what he calls the billionaires supporting Israel’s conduct, which in this dispute refers to the stadium owners who pressed for Macklemore’s removal. He praises the protest rather than only expressing sympathy. The comment addresses Rowe’s withdrawal directly and Macklemore’s removal only through it, which is why it sits at the edge of the case scope.
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
