Palestinian Jordanian singer Zeyne expressed gratitude to US rapper Macklemore for organizing his recent Free Palestine tour, which brought together artists and advocates in support of Palestinian causes. Zeyne joined the lineup for the tour’s Paris leg, performing at the Accor Arena on October 29.

Sharing backstage photos on Instagram, Zeyne thanked Macklemore and his team for crafting the tour, describing it as a deeply moving experience that united many people behind the message of Palestinian solidarity. The Paris concert was the second of three European dates, following the opening night in Dublin on October 26 and preceding the final show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on October 30.

The event featured a diverse international roster of performers alongside Macklemore, including Norwegian singer Aurora, French artist Pomme, Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar, Syrian rapper Siba, and American rock band Portugal. The Man. In addition to musical acts, the evening included guest speakers such as Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories; journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin; and Dutch actress Carice van Houten.

During the concert, Albanese addressed attendees, emphasizing the resilience of Palestinians and encouraging solidarity efforts to evolve into meaningful collective action. The tour’s shows in Dublin and London similarly showcased a variety of international artists, including Irish singer Hozier, hip-hop group Kneecap, and Palestinian singer Lina Malkoul.

Macklemore organized the Free Palestine tour to raise funds for a range of organizations providing humanitarian assistance, medical care, education, advocacy, and other community services to Palestinians. Among the beneficiaries were Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Gaza Soup Kitchen, and UNRWA USA.

The tour followed Macklemore’s removal from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after he publicly voiced support for Palestinians, a stance that generated controversy. Meanwhile, Zeyne has been gaining recognition on the international music scene, recently embarking on her AWDA international tour through several European cities. She also made a notable appearance at Milan Fashion Week, attending Bottega Veneta’s runway show.