Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
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First seen14 Sept, 14:01Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
"We have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup," promoter says
Rolling Stone•Jon Blistein
Follow-up14 Sept, 14:19Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Speech
Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after making headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage and delivering a political speech during the Sept. 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Grammy winner told the audience at the show that he wanted people in Gaza and the […]
Variety•Zack Sharf- Follow-up14 Sept, 15:18
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over His ‘Free Palestine’ Comments
The decision came after venues allegedly threatened to cancel tour dates with the rapper on the bill.
Billboard•Hannah Dailey
Follow-up14 Sept, 15:39Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech
The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting a petition from the Israeli American Council demanding his removal from the tour. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Adrian Horton
Follow-up14 Sept, 16:00Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After “Free Palestine” Remarks
American rapper Macklemore will no longer be supporting Ed Sheeran‘s Loop Tour amid a backlash against his “free Palestine” pleas. As the 4x Grammy winner took the stage for Sheeran’s tour earlier this month at MetLife Stadium, he called for “safety and peace” for all before performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall.” He later emphasized […]
Deadline•Jake Kanter
Follow-up14 Sept, 16:01Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’
Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to place the blame for the ban on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, saying that the […]
Variety•William Earl- Follow-up14 Sept, 16:52
Macklemore Reacts to Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over ‘Painful Disagreement’ of His ‘Free Palestine’ Chant
The rapper alleges that Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft gave Sheeran an ultimatum.
- Follow-up14 Sept, 16:55
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine comments
Messina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.
The Washington Post•Ethan Beck
Follow-up14 Sept, 17:05Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Robert Kraft Pressure Campaign
The Seattle rapper claimed the billionaire New England Patriots owner told Sheeran that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium and "rallied" other stadium owners
Rolling Stone•Jon Blistein
Follow-up14 Sept, 20:25Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. In his […]
Variety•Jem Aswad
Follow-up14 Sept, 20:40Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
Al Jazeera
Follow-up14 Sept, 21:10Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
Sky News
Follow-up14 Sept, 21:10Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
BBC
Follow-up14 Sept, 21:29Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
Al Jazeera
Follow-up14 Sept, 22:20Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks
American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
France 24•FRANCE 24
Follow-up15 Sept, 15:12Ms. Rachel Slams Ed Sheeran For Ditching Macklemore Over Pro-Palestine Backlash
Ms. Rachel is slamming Ed Sheeran for kicking Macklemore off his tour as his opening act following backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks. The popular children's creator, who has received heat for supporting Palestine, criticized Ed in a…
TMZ•TMZ Staff
Follow-up15 Sept, 15:48Ed Sheeran speaks out after Macklemore dropped from tour
Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.
ABC News
Follow-up15 Sept, 17:07Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments
English singer outlined his position after US stadium owners refused to let rapper perform after political speech Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech Singer Ed Sheeran has responded to the backlash over the removal of Macklemore from his North American Loop tour, following the rapper’s “Free Palestine” speech on stage at MetLife stadium in New Jersey . In a two-minute speech on 4 September, the Grammy -winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting owners of subsequent stadium tour venues – including Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and a prominent supporter of and donor to Israel – to object to Macklemore ’s appearance on the tour. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Adrian Horton
Follow-up23h agoEd Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Pulls Out of Tour After Macklemore Dropped: ‘I Cannot Allow Billionaires to Silence Rightful Voices’
Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has dropped out as an opener on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow supporting act Macklemore was dismissed for voicing his support for Palestine. In a post on Instagram, the Irish musician also expressed his support for Palestine while explaining why he decided to leave the trek. […]
Variety•Steven J. Horowitz
Follow-up22h agoEd Sheeran addresses backlash over Macklemore being dropped from tour
After facing a slew of criticism following Macklemore’s ejection from his tour as an opening act for his pro-Palestine comments during sets, singer Ed Sheeran has issued a statement on the situation, claiming it wasn’t his call and defending his choice to not take political stances.
CBC News•Alexandra Mae Jones
Follow-up22h agoEd Sheeran Tour Openers Finneas & Aaron Rowe Withdraw After Macklemore Dropped For “Free Palestine” Remarks
Musicians Finneas and Aaron Rowe have made the decisions to drop out as opening acts in the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore for his pro-Palestinian remarks at Sheeran’s New Jersey shows Sept. 4 and 5. Finneas, brother to Billie Eilish, posted a short note […]
Deadline•Dessi Gomez- Follow-up22h ago
Ed Sheeran Has No Tour Openers Left After Finneas & Lukas Graham Drop Out Over Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy
Backing band Beoga, which plays a mini set with Sheeran on tour, has also pulled out.
- Follow-up20h ago
A Timeline of the Ed Sheeran & Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Controversy
The rapper was dropped from the trek after condemning the violence in Gaza onstage.
Follow-up11h agoEd Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.
Euronews
Latest3h agoWhat to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage
The Independent•The Associated Press