Macklemore Reportedly Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour Following 'Free Palestine' Remarks
The promoter said removing the rapper would prevent cancellations that could affect hundreds of thousands of fans.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, promoter Messina Touring Group announced rapper Macklemore will no longer perform on Ed Sheeran's remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates after multiple venues threatened to cancel shows.
- Controversy escalated after Macklemore chanted "Free Palestine" and performed his protest song "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, earlier this month, prompting the Israeli-American Council to launch a removal petition.
- Messina confirmed that multiple stadium operators refused to host concerts with Macklemore on the lineup, stating his participation would force cancellations affecting hundreds of thousands of fans.
- Macklemore alleged in an Instagram statement that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran to remove him, though neither Sheeran nor Kraft's representatives have publicly corroborated the ultimatum claim.
- The removal reflects shifting commercial responses to political expression in stadium venues, where operators increasingly face pressure to manage public backlash by intervening in touring lineups.
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avisendanmark.dkMacklemore writes that stadium owners have pressured Sheeran because of the American's support for Palestinians.
Macklemore blames Robert Kraft after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour over pro-Palestinian remarks
Macklemore said that last week, as controversy spread over his statements, Sheeran told him that Kraft had said Macklemore “would not be able to perform in his stadium.”
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Macklemore dumped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestine comments
The US rapper said several US venues told promoters they would bar him from performing as Sheeran’s opening act for the Loop tour over the comments.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘Free Palestine’ remarks
By Kanishka Singh Sept 14 (Reuters) - American rapper Macklemore said on Monday he was dropped from pop star Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New ...
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech
Macklemore, known for hits including 'Thrift Shop' and 'Can't Hold Us', has long taken a stand in support of the Palestinians. (EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday.The artist made headlines after telling the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey that he wanted the people of Gaza and the Wes…
The American rapper had launched the slogan "Free Palestine" at two concerts.
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