Roger Waters Slams Ed Sheeran as ‘P****’ Over Macklemore Tour Dispute

Roger Waters calls Ed Sheeran a 'p****' over Macklemore's tour removal. Details on the controversy and artist reactions.

Editorial Desk

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd member, has publicly criticized Ed Sheeran for his role in removing rapper Macklemore from the singer’s tour after the latter made statements supporting Palestinians.

Macklemore, known for his 2012 hit Thrift Shop, faced backlash after he called for a “free Palestine” during a performance in New Jersey, leading to his removal from the rest of Sheeran’s tour. The decision came after intervention from billionaire Robert Kraft, who owns one of the venues involved.

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In a video posted on X, Waters condemned Sheeran as a “p****” who had done the wrong thing, praising Macklemore for standing up for Palestinian rights. Sheeran denied complicity in the move, stating that venue owners threatened to cancel the tour if Macklemore remained on the bill. He emphasized his personal views on the conflict but chose not to speak publicly about it.

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