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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
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
>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
Messina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.
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I’m sure all the Cancel Culture people will be outraged by Macklemore being dropped from the Ed Sheeran tour solely for having a political opinion a bunch of NFL owners don’t like 👍
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rapper’s remarks in support of Palestinians.
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.
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
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 is dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage AP News
Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks Reuters
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.
The US rapper said several venues told promoters they would bar him from performing as Sheeran’s opening act over the comments.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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 says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour over pro-Palestinian comments made on stage earlier this month.
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
“This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf,” Kraft wrote in a statement.
Belfast rap trio Kneecap have offered their "love and solidarity" to Macklemore following his removal from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
Performer Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversy over his onstage statements in which he shared his pro-Palestinian beliefs. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Macklemore may not be touring with Ed Sheeran any longer but he’s received a wave of public support after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft insisted he be dropped as a performer.
Ed Sheeran has issued a statement following the removal of US rapper Macklemore as his tour support act, saying there is a reason he does not use his professional platform for politics.
All of the artists scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his upcoming tour have pulled out in protest after US rapper Macklemore was removed as his opener over his comments about Palestine.
Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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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
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
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Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision' AP News
Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance.
Ed Sheeran has said it was not his decision to remove US rapper Macklemore from his tour over comments about Gaza.
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.”
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...
Finneas and Aaron Rowe withdrew as opening acts for Ed Sheeran on Tuesday in protest of Macklemore being dropped from the tour after the rapper says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott against him.
Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision Reuters
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.
Macklemore claims billionaire Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran to remove him from the tour.
I could probably open for Ed Sheeran https://www. thewrap.com/creative-content/m usic/ed-sheeran-tour-fallout-finneas-aaron-rowe-macklemore/
Macklemore was previously removed from the tour after saying ‘Free Palestine’ at a concert in New Jersey
All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.
> 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
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The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Sept 15 - Pop star Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday dropping American rapper Macklemore from his U.S. tour was not Sheeran's decision but that of the tour's promoter, even as Sheeran distinguished his political approach from Macklemore's.
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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...
Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Denmark's Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted separately on social media that they would withdraw from the tour.
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Good on Aaron Rowe: his statement on withdrawal from Ed Sheeran tour
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
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
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
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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
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
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.
All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/15/ed-sheeran-macklemore-palestine-openers-finneas?CMP=share_btn_url
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
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
The furore erupted after the US rapper expressed pro-Palestinian views on stage during Sheeran’s New Jersey shows.
Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Finneas, the remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dismissed from his opening spot for pro-Palestine comments. https://wapo.st/4cPZP5M
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have left Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with rapper Macklemore who has been dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.
Ed Sheeran's tour in jeopardy after opening acts all quit in support of Macklemore
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.
Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestinian stance, amid accusations of antisemitism. Sheeran said removing the artist was not his decision but that of the tour's promoters.
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. https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/15/ed-sheeran-macklemore-palestine-openers-finneas
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
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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
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“I am not complicit,” Sheeran wrote in a statement on Instagram Tuesday, saying that Macklemore leaving the tour “was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.
The withdrawal of a touring band and support acts for Ed Sheeran's Loops tour is a saga involving the removal of Macklemore from shows over pro-Palestinian comments. Here's how it's played out thus far.
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.
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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.
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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.
All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.
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Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments. n.pr/4gZRq0A
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-... Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at billionaire Robert Kraft after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following his 'Free Palestine' speech
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thesource.com/2026/09/15/f... Finneas, Aaron Rowe and Beoga Exit Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore Removal For 'Free Palestine' Stance
Ye specifically wrote a clause into his contract that states that a concert cannot be canceled based on his past statements, in case you were wondering how that Nazi still books stadiums Macklemore was set to perform at multiple venues before he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour on Monday.
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
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been confirmed as the new support act for Ed Sheeran’s tour after everyone else quit.
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
Ed Sheeran UPDATE - All Openers (and His BAND) QUIT HIS TOUR After Macklemore Was FIRED - INSANE! @dnealz.bsky.social #USA #Trump #uspoli youtu.be/5Njo9WH4TEM YouTube video by Dave Neal
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/... All of Sheeran’s listed openers have left the tour after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft worked to have Macklemore removed.
www.huffpost.com/entry/aoc-ed... The congresswoman’s comments came the same day the remaining opening acts on Sheeran’s tour dropped out in solidarity with the rapper.
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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.
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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 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
Right Said Fred are waiting by the phone The artists announced they were pulling out of the tour hours after Ed Sheeran broke his silence on the controversy
Leaving the tour are producer Finneas, the brother of Billie Eilish; Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe; and Danish pop singer Lukas Graham. Beoga, the band that backed Ed Sheeran, is also exiting.
HIS BACKING BAND QUIT?!??!? HAHAHAHAHHAHA "I suck and no one likes me: The Ed Sheeran Story". consequence.net/2026/09/ed-s... FINNEAS, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe have departed Ed Sheeran's tour as openers, while his band Beoga also says it will no longer be joining him on the road.
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.
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
truthout.org/articles/dea... The rapper was recently kicked off of Ed Sheeran’s tour after making pro-Palestine remarks onstage.
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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.
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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.
I just deleted all his music! 🖕🏽 mdg650hawk.substack.com/p/ed-sheeran... Hawk follows the fast-moving fallout after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US Loop Tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore apnews.com/article/ed-s...
Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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...
Double standards will triple the damage. www.ibtimes.co.uk/macklemore-d... Macklemore says Ed Sheeran dropped him over 'Free Palestine' because he 'doesn't take sides,' but Sheeran's 2022 Ukraine benefit fuels a fresh double-standard debate.
Wegen propalästinensischer Äußerungen wurde Macklemore als Vorband von Ed Sheeran gestrichen. Nun haben sich alle Acts aus Solidarität von der Tournee zurückgezogen.
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.
"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
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What to know about Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out AP News
Were Sheeran to cancel the tour, the total economic loss is estimated to be anywhere from $60-$100 million
Skyshifter: deserves independent article. some of the content taken from Macklemore and Loop Tour , see history for attribution #proveit
Just hours after Macklemore announced he’d been dropped by Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour for saying “Free Palestine,” his replacement has reportedly also already been dropped by Sheeran’s tour for saying “Free America.”
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen... Garbage also responded, calling the response to Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran's tour "a major turning point"
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Good for them to quit. I will never support Sheeran! www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2... All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore. The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made...
www.foxnews.com/entertainmen... Robert Kraft is a genuinely awful person Ed Sheeran says Macklemore's removal from his "Loop Tour" was the concert promoter's decision, not his, after U.S. venues threatened to pull shows.
From Macklemore's "Free Palestine" remarks in New Jersey to his removal from the Loop Tour and the subsequent withdrawal of four acts, here is how the controversy developed.
Several support acts - including Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga – have left Ed Sheeran's North American tour in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore.
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.'”
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Some thoughts on l’affaire Macklemore, Ed Sheeran and ending craven “neutrality” @theintercept.com theintercept.com/2026/09/16/e... Ed Sheeran’s entire tour quitting in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore proves the logic of BDS.
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
Pink Floyd musician was reacting to Macklemore’s dismissal from Sheeran’s tour over his Israel and Palestine comments
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen... The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while...
Free to read davidallengram.substack.com/p/ed-sheeran... “I simply cannot look at him anymore.”
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
www.instagram.com/reel/DdU1OLj... 47K likes, 2,062 comments - joshtheprogressive on September 15, 2026: "Ed Sheeran’s tour has collapsed. 9/15/2026".
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
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...
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
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...
AOC said earlier on Wednesday that she is boycotting Sheeran over the Macklemore controversy, accusing pro-Israel philanthropist Robert Kraft of attempting to censor speech on "the genocide in Gaza."
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...
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🟡 @ValhallaVFT He’s Getting cancelled… Ed Sheeran is facing widespread backlash and boycotts after removing Macklemore from his tour following Macklemore's pro-Palestine comments. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=pevceC0HaT0
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
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
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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
Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks.
The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.
He invited Robert Kraft, who asked Sheeran to drop the rapper from the tour, to match his donation
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 lineup over his pro-Palestinian remarks. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=u-nvr6vJv4U
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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 is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/... What’s known as the Streisand effect has elevated the rapper after he was forced off Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian comments, and Sheeran is the one getting the blame.
Rapper #Macklemore booted from tour for pro-Palestinian remarks, other bands drop out in solidarity www.wsws.org/en/articles/... All the musicians on the tour—except headliner Ed Sheeran—have withdrawn in solidarity with the outspoken artist, who has steadfastly opposed the genocide.
Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.
“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
'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
Macklemore has said he will donate his $1m (£750,000) net earnings from Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour to organisations supporting Palestinian people.
"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
“Hayley Williams’ pre-show playlist now features all former Ed Sheeran tour support: Macklemore, FINNEAS, Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe.”
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore.
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’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
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
#Macklemore #EdSheeran #LewisHamilton #Palestine #Gaza www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1... Lewis Hamilton has backed Macklemore after the rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s... #Macklemore #LoveCinema Rapper challenged billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft to match donation, with Kraft saying he and Sheeran will give $2m to ‘aid in the region’
I will also not be performing on the rest of Ed Sheeran's tour.
Guitar Center has been caught in the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestine comments.
This is a really good opinion piece about politics and music as it centers around Ed Sheeran. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ed-sheeran-underestimates-young-fans-op-ed #EdSheeran #Macklemore #Music To imply that the young people in his audience should not have to hear the phrase “Free Palestine” is to condescend to them.
ekonews.substack.com/p/macklemore... “I want to bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people.”
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
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.
"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
RTÉ has said there is "no decision to ban Ed Sheeran's music" in the wake of the controversy that has engulfed his North American tour.
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.
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
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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
Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.
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Why didn’t Ed Sheeran stand up for Macklemore’s right to free speech? #edsheeran #macklemore #robertkraft #freespeech
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
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... The billionaire’s attempted crackdown on Ed Sheeran’s tour only amplified pro-Palestinian statements. It’s been a joy to watch
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew.
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 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.”…
🧵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
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
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www.wkrg.com/news/ed-shee... opening act is catering wardrobe ticket drinks toilet . @charles-ex.bsky.social @ginger146.bsky.social @aloa5.eurosky.social Sheeran quickly became embroiled in controversy after tour opener Macklemore was cut from the shows.
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the new politics of Palestine solidarity https://www. dazeddigital.com/life-culture/ article/70973/1/ed-sheeran-macklemore-politics-palestine-solidarity-culture-tour
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” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.
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".
‘Mr Nice Guy’ of music embraced Macklemore’s political cred only for pro-Palestine rapper to be dropped under pressure from US billionaire
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
Palestinian artists in Gaza painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over "Free Palestine" remarks. Macklemore pledged $1M from tour earnings to Gaza aid.
Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert in New Jersey.
Pro genocide? Low ticket price www.forbes.com/sites/antoni... Sheeran’s supporting acts and backing band withdrew from his North American tour after rapper Macklemore was barred from opening for Sheeran at multiple venues following remarks supporting Palestinian...
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.
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
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Paloma Faith criticized Ed Sheeran for staying out of the Gaza debate after Macklemore’s tour removal, saying major artists cannot remain apolitical as she defended the rapper’s activism.
www.trtworld.com/article/f34b... The pop icon's struggle started after Macklemore was dropped from the tour over his pro-Palestine stance and comments.
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
do you think Ed Sheeran, showing up to Philly with no openers and a makeshift backing band to a stadium full of empty seats, will learn anything from this whole experience Some Ed Sheeran fans are beginning to receive refunds for the Philadelphia stop on his Loop Tour as the resale market softens amid the ongoing controvery.
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 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.
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.
Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
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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
Protesters descend on a Philadelphia stadium as Ed Sheeran returns to the stage after becoming embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.
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.
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
The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.
Hell yeah deadline.com/2026/09/ed-s... Ed Sheeran's return to the Loop Tour drew protesters to Philadelphia amid ongoing fallout over dropping Macklemore for his pro-Palestine remarks.
Ed Sheeran spoke out about Macklemore from his tour while on stage at his first concert since the rapper was dropped from tour.
@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
As Ed Sheeran returns to the stage amid the fallout from dropping Macklemore as his tour opener, he's addressing the controversy head-on.
www.theguardian.com/music/commen... By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushin...
Read "Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ as he addresses Macklemore controversy" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-8wPGQRH2/f... Sheeran's remaining tour dates are scheduled with shows set throughout No...
Ed Sheeran cried onstage in Philadelphia while condemning Gaza devastation.
📢 Ed Sheeran cried onstage in Philadelphia while condemning Gaza devastation.
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.
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
Sheeran joins a long line of mealy-mouthed cowards using the passive tense to describe the #GazaGenocide. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s... The pop star has faced boycott calls after rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour after shouting ‘Free Palestine’ at a concert this month
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”
Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
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
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.".
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
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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
>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
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.
Wait, wasn’t dumbass guitar center supposed to be going out of business? What a fucking joke. www.guitarworld.com/artists/conc... Sheeran's Loop Tour is at the center of controversy after opening act Macklemore was forcibly removed from the tour after voicing support for Palestine
“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
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This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
Ed is not the victim here, but the fact he seems to think he is says a lot about his character. As Robert Kraft's $2m pledge and a public rebuke from his cousin swirl around him, Ed Sheeran opens up about the personal cost of the Macklemore fallout.
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities
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’... 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
When Political Reality Collides With Ed Sheeran www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/o... Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.
www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc... Rapper Macklemore gained a new ally in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who blasted Robert Kraft for allegedly forcing Ed Sheeran to drop him from tour.
😏💅 "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 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...
"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
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
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
Greta Thunberg Calls Out Ed Sheeran's 'Lack Of Spine' Amid Tour Controversy # GretaThunberg # EdSheeranTour https://www. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/gre ta-thunberg-ed-sheeran-tour_uk_6ab253ece4b08976697b6d4b?origin=home-featured-unit
www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/... A clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, raisin...
The rapper's Red Rocks show marks his first concert since he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour earlier this month
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...
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Na controverse rond Ed Sheeran-tour kondigt Macklemore eigen 'Free Palestine' tour aan - https:// fest.nl/CF7mJ
Macklemore has announced a Dublin concert as part of his new Free Palestine Tour, following his removal from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour earlier this month.
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 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
The move comes after he was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour for making pro-Palestine comments on stage.
Tour proceeds will go to organisations supporting Palestine, rapper says
Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows Reuters
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."
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
The American rapper, who has been an outspoken critic of Israel's assault on Gaza, was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US shows for making pro-Palestinian comments.
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...
open.substack.com/pub/marinapu... Ed Sheeran is crying on stage after the backlash over Macklemore being dropped from his tour, while Macklemore remains remarkably clear that this isn’t about him, or Ed.
Pink criticized Macklemore for the pro-Palestinian comments and imagery in his opening set on Ed Sheeran’s tour. The rapper was removed from the tour after venues objected to his participation.
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Is that all? Source: NewsNation share.google/J2wIQywBhV3r... Ed Sheeran was embroiled in controversy after dropping Macklemore from his tour over statements supporting Palestine
The Grammy-winning rapper had been due to perform at eight additional Sheeran shows when he was removed last month from the tour following remarks at a show in New Jersey.
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.
Ed Sheeran was embroiled in controversy after dropping Macklemore from his tour over statements supporting Palestine
All support acts withdrew from tour over comments singer made about Gaza
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
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...
Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash.
Ed Sheeran: Konzerte abgesagt – aber nicht wegen des Macklemore-Eklats https://lvz.de Nach dem Tour-Ausschluss von Rapper Macklemore steht die US-Tour von Ed Sheeran seit Wochen in den Schlagzeilen. Jetzt werden zwei Konzerte abgesagt. Was steckt dahinter?
It comes as another setback to Sheeran’s US Loop tour, which has been beset by controversy since Macklemore, a supporting artist, was dropped over his “Free Palestine” chants.
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.
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Full story: www.ibtimes.co.uk/ed-sheeran-g... A nor'easter scrapped Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows, refunds are flowing, and the cancellation caps a political storm over dropped support act Macklemore and Robert Kraft.