Macklemore’s New Song Supports Pro-Palestinian Protests, Criticizes Biden and Police
The song also takes aim at the police response to these protests on college campuses, highlighting instances where law enforcement used force against demonstrators. Across the country, pro-Palestinian protesters have been occupying spaces on campuses and calling for their universities to divest from Israel, resulting in thousands of arrests.
“Hind’s Hall,” named after a Palestinian child who tragically died during the conflict, calls attention to the human cost of the war in Gaza, referencing the thousands of children who have lost their lives. Macklemore accuses the music industry of complicity in maintaining silence on the issue and pledges to donate proceeds from the song to support Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
Macklemore has been vocal in his support for Palestinians since last year, expressing solidarity with those affected by the conflict and advocating for a ceasefire. Despite facing accusations of antisemitism in the past, Macklemore continues to use his platform to address political issues, much like his previous advocacy for LGBTQ rights and opposition to former President Donald Trump.
