The rapper, born Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, plans to perform in London, Dublin, and Paris between October 26 and October 29. He stated that all proceeds from these dates will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian cause. This announcement follows his dismissal from the "Loop" tour, a decision reportedly influenced by pressure from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft after Haggerty chanted "Free Palestine" during a show in New Jersey.
Online detractors quickly dismissed the tour as a "Fake Victim Fest," with many users suggesting the rapper is using political activism to revive a stagnant career. Skeptics pointed to the irony of hosting the events in European capitals rather than in the region he claims to support. The backlash also revived scrutiny of a 2014 incident where the artist faced accusations of antisemitism for wearing a costume featuring a prosthetic nose, a controversy he previously attributed to a lack of malicious intent.
Despite the digital hostility, Haggerty has found support elsewhere. In Gaza City, local artists Anne Redwan and Qusai al-Helo painted a mural depicting the rapper draped in a Palestinian flag with his fist raised. Meanwhile, the fallout from his removal continues to impact Ed Sheeran, who has faced dwindling ticket sales, fan boycotts, and the departure of other opening acts including Finneas and Lukas Graham.
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