Macklemore: On the Record

Macklemore called Israel’s campaign “genocide” at a November 2023 rally and released the pro-Palestinian protest song “Hind’s Hall” in May 2024.

On the record

• November 4, 2023 — At a Washington rally, called Israel’s campaign “genocide” and expressed support for a free Palestine. [TIME] [Billboard]
  May 2024 — Released the pro-Palestinian protest song “Hind’s Hall.” [The Guardian]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Macklemore publicly called Israel’s campaign genocide and released a protest song supporting campus demonstrators. Galil disputes that characterization and disagrees with his advocacy.

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Facts here are documented public statements and actions, sourced and linked, current as of July 2026. Everything under “Where Galil stands” is our opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we’ll review and correct it.