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Macklemore performed 'Same Love' at a rugby final in Australia following criticism from politicians
MACKLEMORE PERFORMED HIS equality anthem ‘Same Love’ at a National Rugby League final in Australia, calling it “one of the greatest honours” of his career.
The country is currently taking part in a vote on marriage equality, and the rapper had been criticised by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and thousands of ‘No’ voters for mixing politics with sport.
Abbot tweeted:
Macklemore responded to the comments in a radio interview, dismissing the idea he wouldn’t perform the song.
“It’s interesting actually cause I’m gonna play Same Love and they’re going through trying to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia,” he said.
Following his performance, Macklemore said on social media: “Your message was heard loud and clear, in the face of hate.”
He also pledged Australian proceeds from the song to the Vote Yes campaign.
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