Pink Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore Palestine Speech Repost: "A Repost Isn't a Statement"

Pink found herself at the centre of a firestorm this week after reposting criticism of Macklemore’s onstage“free Palestine”speech during an Ed Sheeran tour stop in New Jersey. Macklemore used the moment to call for dignity, respect, and equality for all, which triggered a wave of reaction. The Israeli-American Council called for his removal from the tour, and Pink took heat simply for sharing the post.

On Friday, September 11, Pink broke her silence with a lengthy statement. She explained that she didn’t write the reposted words, that she was born Jewish, and that she has never spoken for Israel or any government. She also made it clear she still considers Hamas a terrorist organisation and never asked for Macklemore to be silenced or fired. The most personal part: she said watching that stadium speech as a Jewish mother scared her, and scared the people she loves.

Macklemore’s response to the criticism stayed brief. He maintained that striving for equality“should never be controversial.”Two artists, two messages, one very divided comment section. What do you think — does reposting something count as saying it yourself?