Neon City Festival in Las Vegas Drops Macklemore After ‘F—k America’ Rant
Photo Credit: Macklemore by Amanda Rhoades / San Francisco Foghorn / CC by 2.0
Less than a week after he was announced as a headliner at the debut Neon City Festival in Las Vegas, Macklemore has disappeared from the lineup following his ‘f—k America’ remark.
After being announced as a headliner at the inaugural Neon City Festival in Las Vegas just last week, rapper Macklemore is now absent from the lineup “due to unforeseen circumstances” coinciding with his recent anti-America comment.
The music festival opted not to disclose a specific reason as to the “Thrift Shop” singer’s sudden absence. But the change comes a few days after Macklemore’s “f—k America” remark while on stage performing at a pro-Palestinian benefit concert, Palestine Will Live Forever, in Seattle. Neon City Festival’s headliners were announced on September 19; Macklemore made headlines on September 21 for his comments at the benefit concert. By September 24, he was dropped from the Las Vegas festival’s roster.
Today (September 25), Macklemore released a statement on his social channels. “My thoughts and feelings are not always expressed perfectly or politely,” he began. “Sometimes I slip up and get caught in the moment. Saturday night was one of those times.”
“Unfortunately, the historic event in my hometown that brought thousands of people together to raise awareness and money for the people of Palestine has become overshadowed by two words,” he continued in part, explaining his frustration and disappointment in the United States in the face of ongoing violence in the Middle East.”
“But do not misconstrue the word ‘f—k’ for the word ‘hate.’ It’s different to be angry than to disown,” Macklemore’s statement went on. “I’ve lost endorsements, I’ve lost business ties. I am still here, unwavering in my support for a Free Palestine.”
The musician has been outspoken in his support of Palestine amid the war between Hamas and Israel. His signature was among those on an open letter calling for a ceasefire, and he released a protest song in May, “Hind’s Hall,” in support of the student protestors on college campuses. Proceeds from the song have gone toward the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
The inaugural Neon City Festival takes place in downtown Las Vegas from November 22 through the 24. Headliners now include Seven Lions, Alison Wonderland, Russell Dickerson, and Neon Trees.
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