Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about

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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

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The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audi

Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements

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In an exclusive statement shared with Rolling Stone, Messina Touring Group, promoter of the U.S. leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour, said: “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundr

Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour After 'Free Palestine' Statement

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>In an exclusive statement shared with Rolling Stone, Messina Touring Group, promoter of the U.S. leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour, said: “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hund

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour

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US rapper Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour following controversy over comments he made in support of Palestine during a concert in New Jersey.

Macklemore speaks out after being abruptly dropped from 'friend' Ed Sheeran's tour: 'I consider him a brother' https://www. oregonlive.com/trending/2026/0 9/macklemore-says-he-was-kicked-off-ed-sheera

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Macklemore speaks out after being abruptly dropped from 'friend' Ed Sheeran's tour: 'I consider him a brother' https://www. oregonlive.com/trending/2026/0 9/macklemore-says-he-was-kicked-off-ed-sheeran-tour-over-free-palestine-speech.html # OregonLive # oregon

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks

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American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour

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Macklemore says he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” after his “Free Palestine” comments and messages on stage in recent performances. It’s a controversy that’s sparked criticism from singer Pink and NFL owner Robert Kraft. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the story.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour after Palestine remarks

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US rapper Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after using opening performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to say “Free Palestine,” support Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and perform his protest song “Hind’s Hall.” Macklemore said on Instagram on Sept. 14 that he and Sheeran had held difficult conversations before Sheeran’s team made the deci

Macklemore taken off Ed Sheeran's US tour

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🎤 American rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage. The Grammy-winning-artist has been vocal about his position over the past few years, releasing a song titled "Hind's Hall" in solidarity with Palestinians which pays homage to five-year-old Hind Rajab, wh

Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments

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English singer outlined his position after US stadium owners refused to let rapper perform after political speech Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech Singer Ed Sheeran has responded to the backlash over the removal of Macklemore from his North American Loop tour, following the rapper’s “Free Palestine” speech on stage at MetLife stadium in New Jersey . In a t

FINNEAS has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore: “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcomin

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FINNEAS has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore: “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.”

Ms. Rachel calls out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore dropped from tour following Palestine support

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Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel criticized reports that Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his ongoing tour because of the rapper's pro-Palestinian advocacy. “Ed Sheeran is making a political statement to his fans when he does a concert to support Ukraine, but considers Palestine too dangerous and political,” Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Accurso, wrote...

Irish acts exit Ed Sheeran tour as they back Macklemore

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Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga and Irish-American solo artist Finneas have announced they are leaving their guest slots on Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with the American rapper Macklemore, who was removed from the tour over his comments about Gaza.

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

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> Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. > > Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Macklemore’s ouster and attributed the decision to the tour’s promoters, Irish acts Aaro

Finneas withdraws from Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore ouster

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Billie Eilish’s brother and music collaborator Finneas is the latest of several artists that have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was removed for delivering a “free Palestine” message. Finneas joins Danish band Lukas Graham, Irish band Beoga and Aaron Rowe in announcing that they would no longer open for Sheeran on...

Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision

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By Kanishka Singh Sept 15 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday dropping American rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was notSheeran's decision but that of the tour's promoter, even as Sheeran distinguished his political approach from Macklemore's. Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4

Sheeran says Israeli critic Macklemore axed from tour at promoter's behest

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By Kanishka Singh Sept 15 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was made by organisers, not him, after he failed to defuse the latest show-business furore over the Gaza conflict. Macklemore, a longtime critic of Israel's assault on Gaza, was axed from the U.S. leg of Sheeran's Loop Tour after his "Free Palestine" rema

All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore

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Three openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opening act Macklemore , as backlash grows to his removal from the tour over onstage comments in support of Palestine . Finneas, the singer who was scheduled to open for Sheer

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Pale

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Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. https://to.pbs.org/4xvWTCG

How Ed Sheeran's tour imploded over a geopolitical fight

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Ed Sheeran's world tour spiraled into chaos this week after one opener was removed, every remaining opening act quit and stadiums threatened to pull the plug on the tour. Why it matters: The turmoil reveals the power dynamics behind major concert tours, showing how even a global star like Sheeran can be forced to take a back seat on decisions about his own shows. Driving the news: All four of Shee

Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour in solidarity with Macklemore

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Four of Ed Sheeran's supporting acts have quit his tour abruptly. This decision came after rapper Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian remarks. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Lukas Graham are leaving the tour. Finneas, Billie Eilish's collaborator, also withdrew from his South American dates. These artists expressed solidarity with Palestine and its people.

Ed Sheeran tour in trouble after 4 acts quit in support of Macklemore

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Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage. Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Macklemore’s ousting and attributed the decision to the tour’s promoters, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band L

Ed Sheeran breaks silence after Macklemore dropped from tour

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The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.

Multiple artists quit Ed Sheeran tour

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Major acts touring with Ed Sheeran have quit after rapper Macklemore was forced out due to his support of Palestinians. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has the story.

How much of Ed Sheersns tour has resigned? All of it. "All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore" Sheeran fired Macklemore for shouting 'Free Palestine' onstage

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How much of Ed Sheersns tour has resigned? All of it. "All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore" Sheeran fired Macklemore for shouting 'Free Palestine' onstage. https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/15/ed-sheeran-macklemore-palestine-openers-finneas

All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal

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Sept. 15, 2026 >The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after the US rapper Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestine comments on stage. >Finneas, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Lukas Graham of Denmark all posted statements announcing they were quitting Sheeran's "Loop Tour" in solidarity with the rapper and Palestinian people. >"Artists must

Macklemore pledges $1 million after Sheeran tour exit

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Rapper Macklemore said he would donate the entire $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians, including the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Heal Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the UNRWA USA National Committee and Anera [thenationalnews.com#2][middleeasteye.net#1]. The announcement followed his removal from the

Ed Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of Macklemore

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Ed Sheeran didn't even push back a little. What a mealy-mouthed wee weasel! Sure you don't want to disappoint the fans, but what Kraft is doing is wrong and Ed should say so. Not a good look! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour amid backlash over Macklemore ousting, leaving him with openers | CBC News

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Never did I think I’d find myself saying, “Now what does this Macklemore gent produce?” But I stand corrected. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta... Hours after singer Ed Sheeran addressed the backlash over rapper Macklemore being ousted from his tour for pro-Palestinian comments onstage, all remaining supporting acts have quit Sheeran's tour.

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out

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More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.

Ed Sheeran tour unravels as opening acts quit over Macklemore removal

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Ed Sheeran tour unravels as opening acts quit over Macklemore removal Ed Sheeran's North American tour descended into chaos after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup, prompting multiple opening acts including Finneas and Aaron Rowe to quit in protest. Sheeran

Irish Artists Withdraw From Ed Sheeran Tour In Support Of Macklemore

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Irish — Irish musicians pull out of Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore faces backlash for Gaza comments #Irish #Ireland #News Multiple Irish artists have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour in solidarity with American rapper Macklemore, who recently faced criticism for his onstage comments supporting Palestinians in Ga… · Photo : Creative Commons Photos For London & Brighton · CC BY · Flickr

‘I am appalled’: Ed Sheeran hits back amid tour chaos

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www.news.com.au/entertainmen... Pop star Ed Sheeran has issued a statement about Macklemore being axed as the opening act of his US tour after the rapper delivered a “Free Palestine” speech at some of the recent shows.

Macklemore's Gaza comments lead to Ed Sheeran tour chaos

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Macklemore — Four artists drop Ed Sheeran's tour over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian stance #Dropped #Sheeran #Macklemore #EdSheeran #News Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's North and South America tour after making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The rapper expressed his support for peop… · Photo : Alpine425 · CC BY · Flickr

Ed Sheeran Digs The Hole Even Deeper

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Ed Sheeran Digs The Hole Even Deeper Ed Sheeran's responds after dropping Macklemore from his tour, and he managed to make it worse. youtu.be/e0WHedzfth8 YouTube video by The Rational National

Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop out in Solidarity With Macklemore

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Fallout is growing over rapper Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour with now every one of Sheeran’s music openers and his onstage band announcing that they would no longer take part in the tour. Sheeran is also speaking out, saying “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

Macklemore on removal from Ed Sheeran tour: 'The victims are the Palestinian people' | The National

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I am not a victim. Ed Sheeran is not a victim. Pink is not a victim. We have careers, money, opportunities, safety & audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say we get to go home to our families. The victims are the Palestinian people" tinyurl.com/3cbfkw22 US rapper says he had ‘difficult conversations’ with British singer after ‘Free Palestine’ remarks at New

Justice for Macklemore

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www.thenation.com/article/soci... The rapper has been dumped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for saying “free Palestine.” That’s a disgrace.

Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Quit in Solidarity With Pro-Palestinian Performer

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English musician Ed Sheeran’s concert tour took a blow Tuesday when several of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. www.wsj.com/arts-culture... via @WSJ Rapper Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour after onstage comments about Gaza.

This is how FAST the World 🌎 will leave America 🇺🇸 if we don’t flip the House & Senate during the midterms. Patience is running out on deadly corrupt GOP policies. Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble afte

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This is how FAST the World 🌎 will leave America 🇺🇸 if we don’t flip the House & Senate during the midterms. Patience is running out on deadly corrupt GOP policies. Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore apnews.com/article/ed-s...

Ed Sheeran: All supporting acts quit tour over Macklemore Palestine controversy

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Ed Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham and American singer Finneas all said they would no longer be performing.

Ed Sheeran’s tour faces exodus after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments

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"At least three supporting acts, as well as Ed Sheeran's backing band, Beoga, have pulled out of his Loop Tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped from his remaining North American dates over his pro-Palestinian comments." That's a real bummer, esp for Sheeran. /s www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti... Ed Sheeran says he didn't make the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour after the rapper's pro-Pal

Ed Sheeran Openers Quit Tour as Boycott Begins Over 'Silencing' of Macklemore's Palestine Speech | Common Dreams

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Could the #EdSheeran tour debacle be a turning point? One csn only hope. https://www.commondreams.org/news/ed-sheeran-palestine-boycott "The Ed Sheeran debacle will be seen as a turning point in pop culture complicity" with Israel, said one Palestinian-American writer, who described it as "a clear 'South Africa moment.'”

Ms. Rachel Slams Ed Sheeran for Dropping Macklemore From Tour Over ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘He Caved’

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kraft: "Too many lives have been lost and there has been too much suffering, but only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas is not honest ..." oh so you agree with the merits of the statement then? a genocide is occurring? your only issue is underreporting of casualties? Ms. Rachel, the famed children's YouTuber, called out Ed Sheeran for choosing to drop Macklemore from

Ed Sheeran’s own backing band and all support acts pull out of US tour

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Ed Sheeran’s own backing band and all support acts pull out of US tour after promoters forced the removal of opening act Macklemore for calling for "Free Palestine" on stage. www.guitarworld.com/artists/conc... The move follows promoters’ removal of opening act Macklemore, who voiced his support for Palestine onstage

Ed Sheeran loses tour acts after Macklemore's removal

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All four remaining supporting acts on Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, including his backing band Beoga, withdrew after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup following pro-Palestinian comments at two New Jersey performances on Sept. 4 and 5. Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga said they were withdrawing in solidarity with Macklemore, leaving the North and South American tour without its sch

Music Life on Instagram: "Well...this is certainly an interesting reaction...😬 This week, it was announced that Macklemore would no longer be on Ed Sheeran's tour following the rapper's speech about ...

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www.instagram.com/p/DdUpGPZFF6... perhaps that shriveled old shrew needs to take a look in the mirror before she calls someone a boring twat.. 1,374 likes, 1,329 comments - musiclife on September 15, 2026: "Well...this is certainly an interesting reaction...😬 This week, it was announced that Macklemore would no longer be on Ed Sheeran's tou...

Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban

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Rapper dropped from tour after pro-Palestine remarks Former NFL star settled case over collusion in 2019 Colin Kaepernick has accused NFL owners of colluding against Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour over comments he made onstage about Palestine. Kaepernick, whose NFL career was effectively ended in the wake of his protests against police violence, says he sees paralle

Guitar Center Open For Legends

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Ed Sheeran tour now holding open tryouts. Guitar Center Open for Legends is a brand-new competition series elevating undiscovered musicians to a global platform, beginning with the chance to open for Ed Sheeran at his LOOP Tour show in Mexico...

Ed Sheeran Cancels Tour, Joins Night’s Watch — Hollywood Time$

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Ed Sheeran Cancels Tour, Joins Night’s Watch www.hwoodtimes.com/scoops/ed-sh... Musician and famous fence-sitter, Ed Sheeran, has canceled his upcoming Loop tour and committed to protecting the Seven Kingdoms, as a member of the Night’s Watch. Sheeran shared the news outside of h...

Macklemore announced he will donate his $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to organizations supporting Palestinians, including the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Heal Palestine,

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Macklemore announced he will donate his $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to organizations supporting Palestinians, including the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Heal Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNRWA USA National Committee and Anera. The move comes after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour following a September performance where he sai

Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine

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Rapper, who was dropped from tour after his speech in support of Palestine, challenges Robert Kraft to do the same Macklemore has announced that he will donate the $1m salary he was paid as an opening act for Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour to organizations working with Palestinian people and relief in Gaza, after being dropped from the tour following backlash to his onstage comments in support of Palesti

Macklemore dropped from Sheeran tour as openers quit

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Rapper Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he called for a “Free Palestine,” performed his protest song “Hind’s Hall,” and showed images of destruction in Gaza during two September concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tour promoter, Messina Touring Group, said venues warned they would refuse to host shows if Macklemore remained on the line

The growing fallout over Macklemore's exit from Ed Sheeran's tour

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The debate over Palestine, Gaza and Israel continues to reverberate throughout politics and pop culture. Anger erupted after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's tour. Sheeran said Macklemore was dropped as an opening act because venue owners objected to his pro-Palestine comments on stage. Sheeran's other supporting acts dropped out in protest. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ben Sisario.

🟡 @keithedwards Holy sh*t.. They just all quit… All remaining opening acts and the touring band dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore after Macklemore was removed from the li

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🟡 @keithedwards Holy sh*t.. They just all quit… All remaining opening acts and the touring band dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore after Macklemore was removed from the lineup over his pro-Palestinian remarks. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=u-nvr6vJv4U

Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's Tour After Supporting Palestine

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@11828appelstall.bsky.social is part of a proud #history of opposition to #Palestine and #oppression. historycanthide.substack.com/p/macklemore... Venue operators pushed Macklemore off Ed Sheeran's tour after he called for a free Palestine. Owners have long used their control of stages and airwaves to decide what political speech Americans hear.

Ed Sheeran tour drops Macklemore after dispute with promoters

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“Ed Sheeran tour drops Macklemore after dispute with promoters” — see every side of this story on RUSH Newstream https://beta.rushnewstream.com/event/evt_7fbeaddf44d867ff Ed Sheeran’s North American Loop Tour was set to continue through September 2026 with rapper Macklemore opening eight of the remaining ten U.S. dates. After Mac

Ed Sheeran’s Tour Openers, Backing Band Resign After Macklemore Removal

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'PACBI wrote, “Ed Sheeran’s misleading statement attempts to ‘both-sides’ #Israel ’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza, and claims to support “peace” yet fails to even mention its crucial condition—justice.”'' pitchfork.com/story/ed-she... #BDS The rapper was kicked off the tour following his call for a free Palestine

Ed Sheeran reportedly donating $2M to 'aid in the region' amid Macklemore fallout | CBC News

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"The billionaire stadium owner who allegedly led efforts to remove Macklemore as Ed Sheeran's opening act over his pro-Palestinian comments onstage is now donating $2 million US to "aid in the region."" The billionaire stadium owner who allegedly led efforts to remove Macklemore as Ed Sheeran’s opening act over his pro-Palestinian comments onstage is now donating $2 million US in aid to "the regio

All 4 supporting acts for the upcoming Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore. The US rapper was removed after comments made onstage in support of Palestine. Sheeran responded

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All 4 supporting acts for the upcoming Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore. The US rapper was removed after comments made onstage in support of Palestine. Sheeran responded that venue owners – including Robert Kraft who owns the New England Patriots – had objected to Macklemore’s appearance on the tour. But after he had tried to negotiate with the venue owners ‘at length

Ed Sheeran tour loses support acts after Palestine dispute

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Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has lost all four remaining support acts after rapper Macklemore was removed from the U.S. dates following pro-Palestinian remarks during shows at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s backing band Beoga withdrew, citing free expression and solidarity with Macklemore; Sheeran is scheduled to perform Saturday, Sept. 19, in Philadelphia

YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation

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Educator talks of ‘moral obligation’ and urges ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ to make similar donation YouTube star Ms Rachel has said she is matching rapper Macklemore’s $1m donation to organizations supporting Palestinians, calling on other public figures to follow suit. Macklemore, who was fired as the opening act on Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying “Free Palestine” on stage at New Jersey’s MetL

Jonathan Cook (@jonathancook)

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substack.com/@jonathancoo... “Ed Sheeran just learnt: Being pimped by the billionaires for genocide is a bad look We must keep prising the fingers of the billionaire class off our throats until it is only the discredited, and morally bankrupt, who refuse to speak loudly in opposition to genocide” Ed Sheeran has justified his agreeing to Macklemore's removal from his tour on the grounds that he has

Scalpers Selling Ed Sheeran Loop Tour Tickets at a Loss

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Ashley King | Scalpers Selling Ed Sheeran Loop Tour #Tickets At A Loss Amid Macklemore Fallout | Digital Music News www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/09/16/e... Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour sallies forth, even without his opening acts, and now tickets are going at a major loss online.

How Has Ed Sheeran Tour Chaos Affected Streaming Numbers for Macklemore, Other Openers & Ed Himself?

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"Macklemore has an even bigger platform after being dropped from tour as Ed Sheeran suffers the fallout" "Macklemore is more popular than ever for standing with Palestine while Sheeran’s career is tanking for kowtowing to Israel and Zionist billionaire Robert Kraft." Macklemore's streams nearly double after his removal from the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour, while another opener has his best streaming day

Artists and Illustrators Throw Ed Sheeran for a Loop

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hyperallergic.com/artists-and-... Protest artworks and memes scrutinize Sheeran's inability to speak out against the genocide after he axed Macklemore from his Loop Tour over pro-Palestine comments.

Ed Sheeran: cancel your genocide-friendly tour

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action.eko.org/a/ed-sheeran... Macklemore stood on stage with pop superstar Ed Sheeran and said two words: "Free Palestine."Days later, Ed Sheeran dropped him from his remaining US shows.Ed Sheeran chose warmongering billionaires o

Ed Sheeran tour erupts into family feud as cousin says 'he's not a good person'

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Ed Sheeran tour backlash erupts into family feud as cousin says 'he's not a good person' A member of Ed Sheeran's family has hit out at the musician, labelling him a 'coward' as the fallout from Macklemore's Free Palestine comments continues www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit... A member of Ed Sheeran's family has hit out at the musician, labelling him a 'coward' as the fallout from Macklemore's Free P

Ed Sheeran Dropped Macklemore—Then His Whole Tour Walked Out

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youtu.be/cirbnZfuzGI?... This is fucking hilarious how dare you hurt Zionist feelings! They just were defending themselves against women and children who they wouldn't allow to leave or be supplied with food water or medicine! We only committed war crimes and a small genocide against Muslims they YouTube video by Reese Waters

Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal

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Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/forbes-ed-sheeran-ticket-prices-halved-after-macklemores-removal Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved over the past three days, following the removal of rapper Ma

Here’s why everyone is talking about Ed Sheeran

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Here’s why everyone is talking about Ed Sheeran www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... Ed Sheeran’s tour is on thin ice after opener Macklemore was pulled from the lineup for saying “free Palestine.”…

Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Ticket Prices Fall Nearly 50% Following Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Remarks

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🧵The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved over the past three days, following Macklemore’s removal as a supporting act after making pro-Palestinian remarks during Sheeran’s tour. The decision The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved over the past three days, following Macklemore’s removal as a supporting act after m

‘A maelstrom of his own making’: how Ed Sheeran’s tour turned into a full-blown culture war

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www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte... By trying to be Mr Nice Guy and not take sides, he’s in danger of becoming a pariah himself. And that'd be a shame, because it’s not his fault. He does need to make a choice here, and it’s one I think that will define him in the eyes of the public for a long time. Moment of reckoning for ‘Mr Nice Guy’ of music, who embraced Macklemore’s political cred only for p

Aaron Rowe defends Ed Sheeran amid Macklemore row

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Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has defended Ed Sheeran amid the continuing row over Macklemore's removal from the singer's Loop Tour, saying people are "focusing on the wrong person".

Robert Kraft recently pressured Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his tour over pro-Palestine comments. Then claimed he's spent "decades" supporting Palestinians and pledged $2M in aid. But an Interc

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Robert Kraft recently pressured Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his tour over pro-Palestine comments. Then claimed he's spent "decades" supporting Palestinians and pledged $2M in aid. But an Intercept analysis of tax records tells a different story. Since 2006, Kraft's foundation donated $196K to Friends of the IDF (earmarked for promoting education for young Jewish soldiers), $3M through his L

Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?

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With Kraft being linked to the #EpsteinFiles and an ally of Netanyahu, it's no wonder he banned #Macklemore and pressured other to do so. Post-midterms are going to be very interesting if the left seizes both the House and the Senate. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/... Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.

Revealed: Ed Sheeran 'furious and upset' about Macklemore clash

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Hmm https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/ed-sheeran-furious-upset-macklemore-scandal-b1297509.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAUbTnVwZG9mBWZkaWQWUOtwPS1vbO_4RlA6mKAAHbFeIqmjZ2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5Okw94xi6LuW_BGiH2gKEz0Kbo8z88QeyFUt2XxMfAnLhpqE8ob5tJYncNEA_aem_mI2aLcinngPc7ZY6K6OWPg The singer, 35, has faced much backlash for continuing with his LOOP tour despite his good friend Mackle

US rapper Macklemore’s US$1 million pledge raises awareness of Palestinian suffering

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For the Palestinian relief non-profit behind a US$1 million pledge from rapper Macklemore, the Grammy winner’s latest contributions offer more than just money. Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The goal, he wrote in a Wednesday post on social media, was to “b

Ed Sheeran makes MAJOR concert change amid Macklemore drama

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www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/ar.... The ticket holders should demand their money back stating moral conduct vs monetary gain. Ed Sheeran made a major concert change after opening acts dropped out of his LOOP Tour amid the Macklemore drama.

Ed Sheeran returns to stage in first show after Palestinian controversy

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Ed Sheeran returns to stage in first show after Palestinian controversy Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran's US Loop Tour on Monday after stadium owners objected to his shouting 'Free Palestine' onstage in New Jersey earlier this month. Following this, four supporting acts also quit Sheeran's tour.

“Free Speech”: Mehdi Hasan reacts after pro-Israel organization demands removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour amid his political remarks

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NEWS “Free Speech”: Mehdi Hasan reacts after pro-Israel organization demands removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour amid his political www.primetimer.com/news/mehdi-h... Mehdi Hasan shared his reaction to the backlash over Macklemore’s comments, highlighting the ongoing debate over political expression and free speech at major public events.

Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore dropping debacle

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ED SHEERAN a Hypocritical self centered Little Prick ! Via Euronews: Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments www.euronews.com/culture/2026... Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” o

Ed Sheeran set to perform amid Macklemore tour controversy

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Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the first time since rapper Macklemore was forced off of Sheeran’s tour after comments he made in support of Palestinians. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

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Chanting protesters greeted concertgoers Saturday in Philadelphia ahead of pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since his tour plunged into turmoil ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments. Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran's US Loop Tour on Monday after the owners of stadiums hosting upcoming shows objected to his shouting "Free Palestine" onstage in New Jersey earlier this

Ed Sheeran Isn’t Neutral, He’s Complicit in Genocide

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@qasimrashid.com has some words about the Sheeran/Macklemore blowup. Among them, "To choose silence is to choose the oppressor." Read the whole thing here: www.qasimrashid.com/p/ed-sheeran... The cancellation of Macklemore is more than a free speech issue, it’s a litmus test of basic morality

Did Spotify remove Ed Sheeran's music from its platform?

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Did Spotify remove Ed Sheeran's music from its platform? www.snopes.com/fact-check/e... Fake stories flew online after Macklemore was removed as an opening act on Sheeran's tour for his pro-Palestine advocacy during a concert.

[Staggering Very Long List] Anti Ed Sheeran Club, Anti Israel Club

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Nobody expected white rapper, Seattleites [Macklemore] & a lady children's entertainer [Ms Rachel] to cause tipping point that zionists can't control anymore If you're putting a brake onto whatever is happening right now, I will slap you myself prada.substack.com/p/staggering-very-long-list-anti-ed 82 hours ago, before stunning news from Rolling Stone that Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour b

Macklemore, Sheeran and the Zionist playbook - how it runs through The Arts - Michael West

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Stop Zionist censorship of and interference with the arts in Australia, fire the Ziogull now and delete the dictatorial IHRA definition of antisemitism. Get a clue, @albomp.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/macklemore-s... #StopIsrael #IsraelFascism #auspol #Palestine #ZionismIsWhiteSupremacy Two words cost Macklemore his place on Ed Sheeran's tour. In Australia the same playbook has cost artists the

billboard on Instagram: "Ed Sheeran introduces the musicians replacing Beoga, who dropped out of his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, in Philadelphia."

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Il a passé tout le show à se victimiser ... "Ils ont voulu jouer avec moi, même si les gens pense que je suis tel style de personne" www.instagram.com/reels/Ddfe1i... 30K likes, 2,784 comments - billboard on September 19, 2026: "Ed Sheeran introduces the musicians replacing Beoga, who dropped out of his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, in Philadelphia.".

Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans at 1st show since Macklemore dropped over 'Free Palestine' comments | CBC News

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blah blah blah. Yadda yadda yadda.... My PR people wrote this for me..... Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans at 1st show since Macklemore dropped over 'Free Palestine' comments. Protesters gathered Saturday near Philadelphia stadium after supporting acts quit. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta... Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took the stage at a Philadelphia stadium Saturday night and addressed the controversy ov

Macklemore vs McCarthyism

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marxist.com/macklemore-v... The rapper Macklemore was booted off a US tour with popstar Ed Sheeran after speaking up for Palestine on stage. Rather than go quietly, he went public about th

Rock legend slams Ed Sheeran as US tour crumbles over Macklemore-Palestine controversy

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>Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters has dubbed Ed Sheeran a “p\*\*\*\*” who has “done the wrong thing” amid the ongoing controversy over Macklemore being pulled as a support act from Sheeran’s tour after expressing solidarity with Palestinians on stage. For anyone who doesn't want to watch the included video: p**** = prick Edit for formatting

Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears as he returns to the stage for first show after Macklemore controversy: ‘I’m so, so sorry’

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I feel for him/whatever one's views on Israel and Palestine, tough spot for a musician to be in @rosie.com # Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears as he returns to the stage for first show after Macklemore controversy: ‘I’m so, so sorry’ pagesix.com/2026/09/19/e... The rest of Sheeran’s opening acts dropped out of his US Loop Tour following Macklemore’s firing over his “Free Palestine” speech.

‘I feel betrayed’: inside Ed Sheeran’s controversial return to the stage

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“The other conspicuous change was the absence of a retractable bridge and smaller ‘B stage’, which had positioned the singer much closer to the crowd during intimate sections of earlier shows. Sheeran explained that he didn’t want to risk having things thrown at him.” Some fans were hesitant to turn the page after Sheeran’s tour resumed after the removal of Macklemore, who spoke out in support of

Pink to replace Macklemore on Ed Sheeran tour

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open.substack.com/pub/normalis... Yesterday, Ed Sheeran made the neutral decision of dropping Macklemore from his US tour, explaining he needs someone “less divisive”.

Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore: ‘I Stand With Palestine and Its People’

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Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore: ‘I Stand With Palestine and Its People’... Finneas has joined singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Irish band Beoga in dropping out of Ed Sheeran‘s tour. The tour now has no supporting acts. variety.com/2026/music/n... Finneas joined Aaron Rowe and Beoga in departing Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after Macklemore was dismissed

Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore Is Dropped From Tour (Gift Article)

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😏💅 "Earlier that afternoon, a few dozen people, many in kaffiyehs and face coverings, protested at a transit station near the stadium, chanting lines like “Ed Sheeran is a clown / Zionists, get out of town.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/a... Back onstage, Sheeran acknowledged “mistakes” over the departure of supporting acts, and discussed the “horrific” attack on Israel and the “humanitarian crisi

Ed Sheeran Is Not Neutral | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

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Ed Sheeran Is Not Neutral listen to my new episode on @rss.com rss.com/podcasts/the... This week on The Overshare Pamphlet, I’m diving into the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy following Macklemore’s speech about Palestine at MetLife Stadium.I talk about what happened behind the s...

Ed Sheeran Palestine row heats up as he cries on stage and protests break out

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"If this tour fails, love doesn't win" ... Shut the fuck up. (I don't agree with the article's seeming pro-Ed-Sheeran bias, it's just my current source for the drama) www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit... An emotional Ed Sheeran took to the stage and addressed the matter in person for the first time with an apology to his fans for the 'mistakes' made after Macklemore’s removal from the tour

Charlotte Church accuses Ed Sheeran of ‘choosing capitalism over doing the right thing’

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Church, a prominent supporter of Palestinian causes, criticises Sheeran over removal of Macklemore from US tour Charlotte Church has accused Ed Sheeran of choosing “consumerism and capitalism over doing the right thing” over the removal of his friend and support act Macklemore from his US tour. Sheeran’s tour was thrown into crisis after Macklemore made “free Palestine” declarations on stage . Aft

Macklemore pulled from Sheeran tour – including Tampa stop – after 'free Palestine' speech

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False the show that Macklemore was first blacklisted at was Raymond James Stadium in Tampa,Fl that is owned by the Glazer Family who are noted Zionists. www.wusf.org/arts-culture... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_B... The rapper said venues led by Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium outside Boston, told the promoter they did not want him to perform with Ed Sheeran, who comes to Raymond James Stad

Lorna Finlayson | Public Positions

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Lorna Finlayson on Ed Sheeran In much of the coverage of the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore debacle, the reality of the incident is turned on its head, as...

What you need to know about Robert Kraft, the pro-Israel billionaire who pressured Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore

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What you need to know about Robert Kraft, the pro-Israel billionaire who pressured Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore mondoweiss.net/2026/09/what... Robert Kraft got Macklemore ousted from Ed Sheeran’s tour over “Free Palestine.” A look at the NFL owner’s record makes it clear why: funding the IDF, fighting BDS, courting Netanyahu, and bringing fo...

Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour

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Macklemore announced he will launch the Free Palestine Tour this fall after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour this month over his pro-Palestinian performance.

Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour After Sheeran Tour Removal

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>Macklemore is turning his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour into a new run of his own, announcing a three-city “Free Palestine Tour” in Europe with additional artists and U.S. dates still to come. > >The rapper announced the benefit tour Thursday, with concerts scheduled for Oct. 26 at 3Arena in Dublin, Oct. 29 at Accor Arena in Paris and Oct. 30 at OVO Arena Wembley in London. Ticketmaster is

Macklemore announces a "Free Palestine Tour" after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for saying "Free Palestine" and performing "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium. All proceeds to Palestinian relief

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Macklemore announces a "Free Palestine Tour" after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for saying "Free Palestine" and performing "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium. All proceeds to Palestinian relief organizations including UNRWA USA, Anera, and PCRF. He joked his schedule "freed up a bit" and said "being apolitical during a genocide doesn't work anymore."

Ed Sheeran says family has 'abandoned him' amid Israel-Palestine row

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Check out this news: Ed Sheeran says his family has 'abandoned him' and he's 'found out who his friends are' amid Israel-Palestine row that is threatening his tour Read more at: www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar... Children watched their families get blown up .. What a whiney pointless worm The devastated British pop star, 35, has faced fierce backlash after Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Pale

Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium in Jeopardy Amid Macklemore Drama

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Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium in Jeopardy Amid Macklemore Drama www.tmz.com/2026/09/24/e... Looks like Ed Sheeran will have to pull the plug on his two concerts at Robert Kraft's NFL stadium after all, but with all the controversy swirling around after Macklemore's firing ... it's actually M...

Macklemore: Ανακοίνωσε «Free Palestine Tour» μετά την απομάκρυνσή του από την περιοδεία του Ed Sheeran

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www.ethnos.gr/music/articl... Οι πρώτες εμφανίσεις θα πραγματοποιηθούν τον Οκτώβριο σε Δουβλίνο, Παρίσι και Λονδίνο, ενώ τα έσοδα θα διατεθούν σε οργανώσεις που προσφέρουν ανθρωπιστική και άλλη υποστήριξη στους Παλαιστινίους

U.S. rapper Macklemore announces three-date Palestine benefit tour

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U.S. rapper Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour, with three European concerts scheduled in Dublin on Oct. 26, Paris on Oct. 29 and London on Oct. 30. He said all proceeds will go to organizations supporting Palestinians; participating artists have not yet been named, and additional dates are expected to be announced later [nytimes.com#1][albawaba.com#1][africanews.com#1]. Tour pro

Nor'easter cancels Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium after controversy over Macklemore, Palestine

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Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts at Gillette Stadium near Boston this weekend due to an incoming nor’easter storm. The canceled shows follow controversy after the artist Macklemore was dropped from the bill following his comments supporting the pro-Palestinian movement at a concert this month. Tour promoter Messina Touring said in an Instagram post that...

US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

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US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout Macklemore says ‘being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work’, promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/... Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.

Ed Sheeran's Tour Controversy Proves The Apolitical Artist Is Dead

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I very much dislike extremism, incl forcing non-politicians to take sides in public. This just makes me much more inclined to avoid politics altogether. Politics doesn't need to be everywhere front & center ALL the damned time. Nope. In-sanity. U do u. Mute mute mute. share.google/T69KRFESfCxu... Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has reignited a debate over whether celebrities can — or s