American rapper Macklemore was dropped from the supporting lineup of British singer Ed Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian statements on stage, according to a report by NOS Nieuws. According to Sheeran, the decision was influenced by Jewish-American billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, where the artists were scheduled to perform later this … Read more
According to Rolling Stone, Ed Sheeran’s current concert tour is facing unexpected seat availability and declining ticket prices across multiple cities following a series of opening act withdrawals sparked by venue pressure over political statements on stage. Tour Controversy Triggers Open Seats and Discounts Ed Sheeran’s concert tour kicked off in Glendale, Arizona, and has … Read more
Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has withdrawn as an opening act on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore over pro-Palestinian statements, according to statements from the artists and tour promoters. Rowe announced his departure on Instagram, stating that he could not remain on the tour after … Read more
Musician Ed Sheeran clarified on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, that concert promoters and stadium venues made the final decision to remove Macklemore from his ongoing Loop Tour…
According to Variety, rapper Macklemore publicly blamed New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for his removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour following pro-Palestinian remarks. The dispute centers on a September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium, where the Grammy-winning artist expressed support for Palestine and performed a pro-Palestinian song, telling Jewish fans that criticizing Israel and … Read more
Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after multiple venue operators informed promoters they would bar the rapper from performing following his onstage statements supporting Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, according to an exclusive statement provided to Rolling Stone by the Messina Touring Group. Tour Promoter … Read more
Rapper Macklemore sparked a backlash and a public petition from the Israeli-American Council demanding his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after shouting Free Palestine and…