Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after Palestine remarks
Macklemore said he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after controversy over remarks supporting Palestinians during a New Jersey concert. The episode reflects an ongoing dispute over public expression about the Israel-Gaza war, but no broader operational disruption is reported.
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What happened
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after telling a MetLife Stadium crowd that people in Gaza and the West Bank had not been forgotten. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Macklemore dropped over free Palestine speechomanobserver.om · Recorded source date: Sep 19, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
The remarks prompted accusations of antisemitism and calls for his removal, including from singer Pink. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Macklemore dropped over free Palestine speechomanobserver.om · Recorded source date: Sep 19, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
The Boston Globe and Deadline separately identified the controversy and tour removal in their headlines, but the provided excerpts contain no additional event details. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Free Palestine' slogan caused the Macklemore controversy. Why?bostonglobe.com · Recorded source date: Sep 19, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
- Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After "Free Palestine" Remarksdeadline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 20, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
Context from the sources
Macklemore previously performed “Hind’s Hall,” a song about Palestinian suffering, live in Wellington in May 2024, according to AFP’s account carried by the Oman Observer. [3]
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- [1] 'Free Palestine' slogan caused the Macklemore controversy. Why?bostonglobe.comReferenced for: detail 3
- [3] Macklemore dropped over free Palestine speechomanobserver.omReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2
- [2] Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After "Free Palestine" Remarksdeadline.comReferenced for: detail 3
What this could mean for you
A scheduled concert appearance could be cancelled or changed for attendees.
Organizers may alter lineups after controversy over political remarks by a performer.
Reported basis: [3][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The dispute must lead to further organizer decisions affecting specific dates.
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The artist and organizers clarify the decision and proceed with unaffected scheduled performances.
Still unclear
The provided material does not specify the exact tour dates or whether any other performances were affected.
It does not establish the tour organizer’s detailed reason beyond the reported controversy or describe any public-safety disruption.
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Sources (3)
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Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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