Macklemore Excluded from Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Statement

Macklemore claims he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after saying 'Free Palestine' during a performance. Details emerge.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A prominent U.S. rapper has alleged that he was removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made during a recent concert.

Macklemore, known for his work in hip-hop, stated that stadium owners reportedly pressured Sheeran to drop him from the U.S. leg of the Loop tour. This comes after the rapper expressed support for Palestinian rights on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month.

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The artist confirmed that he has been excluded from the remaining dates of the tour following his onstage comments and a performance of a protest song. The situation highlights growing tensions over political expression in the entertainment industry.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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