In an all-too-familiar display of celebrity entitlement and disdain for the very country that made him a millionaire, rapper Macklemore recently sparked outrage after leading a concert crowd in a chant of “F**k America” at a Seattle performance. The 41-year-old rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, encouraged concertgoers to express their anti-American sentiment after reacting to something he saw or heard in the crowd.

“Straight up say it, I’m not gonna stop you. I’m not gonna stop you. Yeah, f**k America,” Macklemore declared, seemingly egging on the crowd to join him in his tirade. Unsurprisingly, many in attendance cheered, clapped, and followed the rapper’s lead. He then performed his new song, “Hinds Hall 2,” which reportedly includes anti-Israel rhetoric—criticism that comes in the wake of Israel’s response to the deadly October 7 attacks by Hamas terrorists.

Macklemore’s decision to denounce America, a country that has given him the platform to achieve fame and fortune, quickly ignited a firestorm of backlash. Many fans, including those at the concert, expressed disappointment and anger at his ungrateful and tone-deaf remarks.

One Twitter user summed it up perfectly, saying, “Shame. This country made Macklemore possible. Where else could he have got rich and famous?? Shame.” Another concertgoer from Phoenix shared a similar sentiment: “I had to walk away from his show at a festival in Phoenix. None of the bands were political, but he decided to celebrate October 7. Such a disappointment.”

As the backlash grew, many conservatives began calling for a boycott of Macklemore’s music, with some even comparing the situation to the infamous treatment of the Dixie Chicks after their anti-American comments following 9/11. “It’s time to turn off the radio and unsubscribe from any music or show streaming service. It’s time to bankrupt an industry! Did we forget how we treated the Dixie Chicks after 9/11?” one person wrote online.

The irony of a multi-millionaire like Macklemore standing on an American stage, earning millions from American fans, while cursing the very nation that gave him the opportunity was not lost on many. One commenter nailed it: “Irony is saying ‘f**k America’ while standing on a stage making a million dollars from Americans, in America. What a way to make a buck. Only in America.”

This type of behavior has become all too common among celebrities who seem to forget that the very freedoms they exploit—including free speech—are afforded to them by the country they despise. As one observer wisely noted, “No one is forced to stay here. If you hate it here, there are other countries to choose from. That’s the beautiful thing about America, we don’t hold you prisoner. Macklemore can move anywhere he’d like. After all, he’s made a lot of money off American fans.”

Macklemore, whose net worth is estimated between $25 million and $30 million, should remember that the system he’s trashing is the one that helped him rise to fame. Americans don’t hate their country—they hate the corruption that has taken power away from the people. And as another person pointed out, Americans are ready to take that power back come November 5th.

In a time when Americans are increasingly frustrated with elites who bash the country while reaping its rewards, Macklemore’s comments serve as yet another reminder of just how out-of-touch some celebrities have become. The solution? Stop feeding the beasts. Turn off their music, stop supporting them, and remember that patriotism means standing up for the values that made America great in the first place.