Matisyahu Says Macklemore's 'Hind's Hall' Is Antisemitic, Won't Free Palestine

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Matisyahu says Macklemore's new track isn't about freeing Palestine, as Mack claims -- instead, it only sows deeper discord by pushing what he sees as antisemitic tropes.

Teen Rowers Shot at While Racing in Sacramento River, Completely Ignore It's new track isn't about freeing Palestine, as Mack claims -- instead, it only sows deeper discord by pushing what he sees as antisemitic tropes.

We caught up with the Jewish singer-songwriter in L.A., and he tells TMZ he's heard Macklemore's song,"Hind's Hall" -- and, quite frankly he thinks it'll keep people in conflict because of its inflammatory lyrics.Matis starts by mentioning Macklemore's controversial 2014 disguise... one that featured a prosthetic nose, beard, and hat many called antisemitic.

Macklemore apologized for his ensemble, saying he didn't mean to mimic a culture and didn't intend to portray a Jewish stereotype.He then launches into a condemnation of the song's lyrics, which include lines Matisyahu says prove Macklemore believes Jewish people run the world and the highest levels of government ... a centuries-old stereotype.Despite his clear frustration, Matisyahu says he's willing to talk with Macklemore anytime ... a free exchange of ideas, it seems.

 

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