Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran US tour over pro‑Palestine remarks
Multiple outlets report that Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s United States stadium tour after venues indicated they would not allow him to perform because he voiced "Free Palestine" on stage. The tour promoter cited venue refusals as the reason for his removal.
First reported 15 hours ago · latest update 4 hours ago
Macklemore has been removed from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour following a series of pro-Palestinian statements made during his opening performances. The decision was confirmed by the Messina Touring Group, which serves as the concert promoter for the tour.
According to the promoter, the decision was prompted by notifications from various venues scheduled to host upcoming tour dates. These venues indicated they would not permit concerts to proceed if Macklemore remained on the lineup, a move the promoter stated would have resulted in the cancellation of the tour and impacted hundreds of thousands of fans.
The controversy stems from remarks made by the rapper during performances at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5. During these shows, Macklemore addressed the crowd to express his support for the "Free Palestine" movement. These comments drew significant backlash from pro-Israel groups and also drew criticism from the singer Pink.
Macklemore has publicly alleged that his removal was the result of pressure exerted on Ed Sheeran by billionaire Robert Kraft. The rapper has maintained a long-standing position in support of the Palestinian cause, which he reiterated during his recent stadium appearances.
Representatives for both Ed Sheeran and Macklemore have not yet provided a response to requests for comment regarding the situation. The change to the tour lineup follows reports that stakeholders held discussions regarding the viability of the remaining support dates.
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