NEW YORK, October 6, 2025 – Global pop sensation Lorde has ignited a worldwide storm after shouting “Free Palestine” during her sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, just moments before her entire music catalog mysteriously disappeared from Apple Music in Israel.
Videos from the electrifying performance flooded social media, showing the New Zealand star performing her hit “Team” as the stage lit up in the red, white, green, and black colors of the Palestinian flag. The footage quickly went viral, sparking heated debate among fans and media outlets across the globe.
By Thursday, Israeli Apple Music users noticed that Lorde’s songs were no longer accessible, though her full catalog remained available in the United States and on Spotify. Apple has not issued an official statement, but speculation is mounting that the removal is linked to the singer’s onstage remarks.
Lorde is currently on her *Virgin on the Ultrasound World Tour*, promoting her latest album. The artist has previously made headlines for taking political stances — notably in 2017, when she canceled a planned concert in Tel Aviv following calls from the BDS movement.
Her latest move has once again placed her at the center of a global conversation on art, politics, and freedom of expression in the music industry.