Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Macklemore Apologizes for Offending Jewish Fans


Rapper Macklemore apologizes for wearing a costume that was viewed as a stereotypically Jewish.

Rapper Macklemore posted an apology on his website late Monday, saying he didn't mean to mock Jewish people by wearing a costume that some say was anti-Semitic during a performance in Seattle last week.
Macklemore wrote that he randomly chose the pieces of the costume he wore at Friday's performance so that he could disguise himself and move freely around during the secret show. He said it wasn't meant to be a caricature of a Jewish man.
"I respect all cultures and all people," he wrote. "I would never intentionally put down anybody for the fabric that makes them who they are. I love human beings, love originality, and ... happen to love a weird outfit from time to time."
Grammy Award winners Macklemore & Ryan Lewis made the appearance at the EMP Museum in their hometown to help celebrate the debut of a new exhibition.
Photos from the concert show Macklemore wearing a black wig and beard and a fake hooked nose. Macklemore and Lewis gained widespread fame with a message supporting diversity, and their hit song "One Love" calls for tolerance and support for members of the gay community.
The two performed the song at January's Grammy Awards while several same-sex couples were married, and they have been lauded for their progressive messages.
Lewis and his mother appeared on Anderson Cooper's show on CNN to talk about their HIV-AIDS charity efforts before Macklemore posted his message Monday night. In a postscript, the rapper pointed out the work of the Anti-Defamation League, providing a link to the group's website. The ADL was formed to fight anti-Semitism.
Macklemore said he understood his detractors' point of view.
"I acknowledge how the costume could, within a context of stereotyping, be ascribed to a Jewish caricature," he wrote. "I am here to say that it was not absolutely not my intention, and unfortunately at the time I did not foresee the costume to be viewed in such regard. I'm saddened that this story, or any of my choices, would lead to any form of negativity."
Jacked from The Miami Herald

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Of course he'll get a pass for offending the Jews because he's white peoples new rap hope. He's white America's darling he can do whatever the hell he wants

Anonymous said...

He is a A$$!

Anonymous said...

This is the same dude screaming about eqaul rights for gays? Really??? Makes me think what he thinks about Black People, Asians, and Hispanics. Whata DI*K.

Anonymous said...

He'll also get a pass because he's openly gay.

Anonymous said...

this fool knew exactly what he was doing. but like 9:52 am said, he'll get a pass cuz he's rap's newest great white hope. and, he's probably bending over for a few jewish businessmen in the industry as repentance right now as i type this.

Anonymous said...

Here we go again it is anti semitic. No offense but where was the outrage when Sterling (Jewish) made those dergatory, racist, stereotype comments about Black people. Why didn't the Jewish people condemn Sterling for his derogatory comments about Blacks. Oh I know why because like Sterling said this is the way it is Jews hate Blacks and like Sterling said Blacks are treated like dogs in Israel. Well I hope the Jewish people can get over this after all its just a costume and that is the way it is!!!

Anonymous said...

I find it funny how Jews hate blacks, when our past are very similar....slavery, mass murders and injustice. I guess the pot got a bath and doesn't like the stove.

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