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    Pink responds to backlash for criticising Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ message with Instagram memes

    Iqra AzizSeptember 8, 2026 2 min read
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    Pink responds to backlash for criticising Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ message with Instagram memes
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    Pink has seemingly responded to the backlash surrounding her decision to call out Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” message by sharing a series of memes and quotes on Instagram. Pink previously reshared a …

    Pink previously reshared a post from the @Stop_Anti. Semitism Instagram account after Macklemore voiced support for Palestine during his opening sets for Ed Sheeran’s concerts in New Jersey. P!nk reshared pro-Israel group’s post demanding Macklemore apologize for his “Free Palestine” message and denying that Israel is committing genocide.pic.twitter.com/0707MvM5Dn— Buzzing Pop (@Buzzing.

    Pop)September 7, 2026The post criticised Macklemore’s comments and claimed Jewish fans were subjected to an unwanted political message. Pink did not add a comment when sharing the post, but her decision to reshare it was viewed as support for the message.

    The move subsequently drew criticism from supporters of the Free Palestine movement. RELATEDEd Sheeran pressured to remove Macklemore from tour over 'Free Palestine' comments. Macklemore’s 'Free Palestine' chant at Ed Sheeran concert sparks backlash.

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    On Monday, September 7, Pink appeared to address the reaction indirectly by reposting 10 memes and quotes to her Instagram Stories.

    The posts included: “Being liked by everyone is a clown’s job.”this being pink’s response on instagram to everyone calling her out for her support of israel she is not real. pink probably thinking she’s so cool right now this is embarrassingpic.twitter.com/xK1Rpwx74A— ۶ৎ (@zkdculture)September 7, 2026Other messages included, “I’m not for everyone and honestly that has saved me a lot of time,” and “If they want to paint you as the villain, then pose.”She also shared, “I’m very popular with people who have never met me,” alongside “Don’t let idiots ruin your day.

    It’s your day. Ruin it yourself.”The singer has previously faced discussion over political themes in her music and performances, including her song “Dear Mr. President”.

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    Written by Iqra Aziz

    Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter

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