Macklemore reportedly cancels Dubai concert at Coca-Cola Arena

A Macklemore concert scheduled for Oct. 4, 2024, at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena has been reportedly canceled.

Oh man the Macklemore concert is cancelled :(

— KP (@pseudosoc1al) August 23, 2024

WHY ARE MY CONCERT PLANS ALWAYS CURSED BHAI?! First Coldplay now Macklemore. pic.twitter.com/ihsQnwrF2G

— S. (@s_for_struggles) August 23, 2024

The cancellation comes in the wake of mounting pressure from activists and social media users who have urged the Grammy Award-winning rapper to cancel his performance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the country's alleged role in Sudan's civil war.

Many argue that performing in Dubai, particularly at the Coca-Cola Arena, a venue linked to a brand with alleged ties to “Israeli” companies, would undermine the message of solidarity conveyed in his pro-Palestine song "Hind's Hall."

Macklemore has not officially commented on the reasons behind the cancellation, but the timing suggests that the growing pressure from activists may have played a significant role.

Macklemore’s support for Palestine has been evident in his recent concerts, where fans have waved Palestinian flags, and the rapper himself has sported the black and white keffiyeh.