# Stevie Wonder defends Macklemore in call for freedom of speech in Glasgow: “Ban me if you want”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stevie-wonder-defends-macklemore-in-call-for-freedom-of-speech-in-glasgow-ban-me-if-you-want/
- Published: 2026-11-13T12:47:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T13:34:31+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/stevie-wonder-defends-macklemore-in-call-for-freedom-of-speech-in-glasgow-3975880
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Stevie Wonder backed Macklemore in Glasgow.
- Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
- Wonder called for peace and free speech.

## Summary

Stevie Wonder publicly supported Macklemore during a Glasgow concert, calling for freedom of speech and an end to wars. His remarks came after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his on-stage call to “Free Palestine”.

Wonder said people should be protected from war and added, “Ban me as you want.” Macklemore later donated his $1 million tour earnings to six organisations supporting Palestinians and announced a tour whose proceeds would aid relief efforts in Gaza. Wonder’s Glasgow performance marked the end of his tour celebrating 50 years of *Songs In The Key Of Life*.

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