Rapper Macklemore called out "Free Palestine" while opening for Ed Sheeran on September 7, 2026, triggering a petition from pro-Israel groups demanding his removal from the tour. Macklemore defended his statement by September 8.
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Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ plea sparks petition for his removal from Ed Sheeran tour Israeli-American Council has called on Ed Sheeran to drop the rapper as the opening act for his U.S. tour www.the-independent.com/arts-enterta... Israeli-American Council has called on Ed Sheeran to drop the rapper as the opening act for his U.S. tour
Macklemore Calls Out ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Spurring Petition Demanding He Leave Ed Sheeran Tour variety.com/2026/music/n... Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran Friday, and during his set the rapper called out "Free Palestine, free Cuba, the Congo, Sudan and Iran."
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Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran.