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Macklemore Excluded from Ed Sheeran's US Tour After Pro-Palestinian Remarks

15.09.2026
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US Loop tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

## Macklemore's Controversial Comments

Rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's US Loop tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks during a concert at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on September 5. The artist, known for his hit "Thrift Shop," expressed support for Palestine, which led to several venues refusing to host him as an opening act.

## Reaction from Venues and Promoters

The decision to exclude Macklemore was confirmed by the tour's promoter, Messina Touring Group, after venues like Gillette Stadium, owned by Robert Kraft, cited concerns over his comments and past rhetoric. Kraft emphasized that the decision was not meant to undermine Palestinian suffering but to address what he described as offensive remarks to the Jewish community.

## Macklemore's Response

Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, stated on Instagram that his comments were intended to promote peace and equality. He emphasized that his criticism was directed at Israeli policies, not at Jewish people. Despite the controversy, he expressed no resentment towards Sheeran, whom he considers a friend.

## Impact on the Tour

The Loop Tour, featuring major venues across the US, will continue without Macklemore. Sheeran has not publicly commented on the situation, and his representatives have not responded to inquiries.

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