Macklemore Gives Tour Money to Help Palestine
The rapper Macklemore is giving one million dollars to help Palestinian people. He got this money from a music tour with Ed Sheeran. But Macklemore cannot sing on the tour now because he spoke for Palestine. Other singers also left the tour to support him. Now, Ed Sheeran and a stadium owner are giving two million dollars.
There is a big music tour. The tour belongs to the singer Ed Sheeran. Macklemore is the opening singer for the tour. But now, Macklemore cannot sing on the tour.
Why is Macklemore not on the tour? Macklemore speaks for Palestine on the stage. He wants peace. He wants love for all people. Some people do not like his words.
A rich man owns a big sports stadium near Boston. His name is Robert Kraft. Robert Kraft does not want Macklemore at his stadium. Robert Kraft is a big donor to Israel.
Ed Sheeran wants to be neutral. He does not talk about politics. Other stadium owners also do not want Macklemore. So, Ed Sheeran removes Macklemore from the tour.
Now, Macklemore gives all his tour money to six groups. This is one million dollars. These groups help people in Palestine. Macklemore asks Robert Kraft to give money too.
Robert Kraft talks to Ed Sheeran. Now, Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran give two million dollars. This money is for aid in the region.
Other singers on the tour are not happy. Their names are Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham. These four singers leave the tour too. They want to support Macklemore.
Macklemore is happy to help. He writes a message on Instagram. He says that all lives are important. He wants to help families and doctors. He wants to help paramedics and journalists too.
There are many people in hospitals. They do not have basic resources. Macklemore wants to help these people. He wants to help the Palestinian people.
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Who owns the big sports stadium near Boston?
Present Simple for Habits and States
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“The tour belongs to the singer Ed Sheeran.”
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Scenario: You are talking to a friend about a music show you want to see.
- 01“There is a big music tour.”
- 02“He wants peace.”
- 03“He writes a message on Instagram.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase describes the role of an artist who performs first at a concert.
She is the opening singer for the concert tonight.
This shows a desire to avoid taking sides in a conflict.
The teacher wants to be neutral during the debate.
This describes the purpose of a donation.
This money is for food in the school.
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Macklemore Gives Tour Money to Help Palestine
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is it good for famous singers to talk about politics on stage?
Opinion - 2
Do you prefer to go to music concerts or sports games in a stadium?
Personal - 3
How do you feel when your favorite artists help people in need?
Personal - 4
Should rich stadium owners decide who can sing at their venues?
Evaluate - 5
Do you think other singers will also leave tours in the future to support their friends?
Predict - 6
How is a music tour different from a single concert?
Compare - 7
Why is it important for hospitals to have basic resources?
Evaluate - 8
What is the best way for famous people to help others?
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