Palestine

Culture 16 September 2026

Four Artists Withdraw from Ed Sheeran's Tour in Solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine

All four supporting acts have pulled out of Ed Sheeran's US Loop Tour after rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian remarks made during a New Jersey concert.

Culture 16 September 2026

Ed Sheeran Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore's Tour Removal as Four Acts Withdraw in Solidarity

Singer Ed Sheeran has addressed the backlash over Macklemore's removal from his North American Loop Tour following the rapper's pro-Palestine speech, as four opening acts withdrew in solidarity.