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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour as four acts withdraw

In brief

Macklemore was removed as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Sheeran said the decision was made by the tour’s promoter. Four supporting acts subsequently withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, while the tour is set to continue.

Summary written by HeraldLoop from 7 sources · updated 23 Sept

What changed

  1. 15 Sept, 16:34Macklemore taken off Ed Sheeran's US tour · France 24
  2. 16 Sept, 00:34Supporting acts pull out of Ed Sheeran's tour over dropping Macklemore · Deutsche Welle
  3. 16 Sept, 06:41Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore · NPR
  4. 17 Sept, 02:33Ed Sheeran Tour: Pro-Palestine Group Plans Protest for Philly Show · TMZ
  5. 17 Sept, 06:43Ed Sheeran says he couldn’t save Macklemore. So who really controls his tour? · The Independent
  6. 17 Sept, 14:22Ed Sheeran's Music Taken Off Air By Irish Radio Station Amid Macklemore Controversy · TMZ
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Chronological coverage

  1. 20 September
  2. Latest20 Sept, 05:01

    Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

    Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.

    BBCBBC
  3. Follow-up20 Sept, 02:00

    Everything we know about the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy

    The show in Philadelphia comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments.

    BBCBBC
  4. 19 September
  5. Follow-up19 Sept, 09:14

    Ed Sheeran continues US tour amid Palestinian controversy

    Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert in New Jersey.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  6. Follow-up19 Sept, 07:50

    Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments

    Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.

    EuronewsEuronews
  7. 17 September
  8. Follow-up17 Sept, 14:22

    Ed Sheeran's Music Taken Off Air By Irish Radio Station Amid Macklemore Controversy

    Ed Sheeran fans in Ireland had better head to Spotify if they want to listen to his tracks ... because a major radio station says he's persona non grata at the moment. Classic Hits Radio -- a Dublin-based station with a reach into other major…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  9. Follow-up17 Sept, 06:43

    Ed Sheeran says he couldn’t save Macklemore. So who really controls his tour?

    Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore

    The IndependentThe Independent•Andrew Dalton and Gary Gerard Hamilton
  10. Follow-up17 Sept, 02:33

    Ed Sheeran Tour: Pro-Palestine Group Plans Protest for Philly Show

    The backlash over Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour continues … with a prominent Pro-Palestine group in Philly announcing a protest outside his show this weekend, TMZ has learned. The group, Philly Palestine Coalition, tells TMZ…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  11. 16 September
  12. Follow-up16 Sept, 21:33

    Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

    Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.

    France 24France 24•Monte FRANCIS
  13. Follow-up16 Sept, 21:31

    Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

    Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24
  14. Follow-up16 Sept, 10:46

    Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

    Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24
  15. Follow-up16 Sept, 06:54

    Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out

    More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE 24
  16. Follow-up16 Sept, 06:41

    Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

    Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.

    NPRNPR•The Associated Press
  17. Follow-up16 Sept, 00:34

    Supporting acts pull out of Ed Sheeran's tour over dropping Macklemore

    Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestinian stance, amid accusations of antisemitism. Sheeran said removing the artist was not his decision but that of the tour's promoters.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  18. 15 September
  19. First seen15 Sept, 16:34

    Macklemore taken off Ed Sheeran's US tour

    🎤 American rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage. The Grammy-winning-artist has been vocal about his position over the past few years, releasing a song titled "Hind's Hall" in solidarity with Palestinians which pays homage to five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in January 2024.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24