The rapper's criticism of the U.S. has become more frequent in recent months, especially as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates. Earlier this year, he released a song called "Hind’s Hall," which references a building at Columbia University taken over by pro-Palestinian students. The song criticizes U.S. politicians, including President Joe Biden, for supporting Israel.
Macklemore's stance has attracted backlash from some supporters of Israel, including singer Matisyahu, who labeled his song as anti-Semitic. Despite the criticism, Macklemore has continued to publicly support Palestine, even if it means condemning his own country. His representatives have not yet responded to the recent incident.