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Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Remarks
14 Sep
Summary
- Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestine statement.
- Venues cited safety concerns for blocking Macklemore's performance.
- Robert Kraft reportedly influenced the decision to remove Macklemore.
Macklemore confirmed his removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour via an Instagram post on Monday, September 14, 2026. This decision came after Macklemore expressed support for Palestine during a September 5th concert, stating "Free Palestine" and performing a song referencing a child killed by Israeli forces.
Promoters stated that several venues refused to allow Macklemore to perform, which threatened the cancellation of the entire U.S. leg of the tour. Reports indicate that venues like Lincoln Financial Field and Gillette Stadium were among those that blocked his participation.
Macklemore addressed criticism, including from singer Pink, emphasizing that his stance is for peace and human dignity, not against Jewish people. He noted that while he and Sheeran have privilege, the Palestinian people are the true victims.
He also claimed that Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, contacted Ed Sheeran, leading to an ultimatum from stadium owners. Macklemore suggested that his pro-Palestine message became a risk only when amplified by association with a major artist like Sheeran.
