Macklemore Ed Sheeran Tour Boycott
Macklemore is removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian statements and a boycott organized by Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
September 2026
Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium with Ed Sheeran
Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium outside of New York City as part of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour. During this performance, Macklemore yelled “Free Palestine” onstage and displayed images from Gaza.
Source ↗Macklemore performed at Ed Sheeran concert in New Jersey
Macklemore served as a warm-up act for Ed Sheeran at concerts in the New Jersey MetLife stadium. These performances took place on September 4 and 5.
Source ↗Messina Touring Group removes Macklemore from Ed Sheeran Tour
Messina Touring Group, promoter of the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, announced that Macklemore would not perform on the remaining support dates. This decision followed notifications from venues regarding his participation.
Source ↗Venues prevent Macklemore performance on Ed Sheeran Tour
Venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates allegedly informed the trek’s promoter that they would not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup. This action led to Macklemore being removed from the tour.
Source ↗Macklemore claims Robert Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran
Macklemore stated that Ed Sheeran informed him Robert Kraft called him regarding the Gillette Stadium performance. Macklemore alleged that Kraft rallied stadium owners to issue an ultimatum.
Source ↗Messina Touring Group announced Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran Tour
Messina Touring Group, promoter of the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, stated that venues would not allow Macklemore on the lineup. Consequently, Macklemore will not perform on the remaining support dates.
Source ↗Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from tour over comments
Ed Sheeran removed Macklemore from his tour schedule. This decision followed Macklemore making pro-Palestinian comments during a performance.
Source ↗Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Lineup
Macklemore was removed from the scheduled Ed Sheeran tour. This action followed Macklemore making onstage 'Free Palestine' statements.
Source ↗Venues Refuse Macklemore on U.S. Tour Dates
Promoters were notified by various venues that they would not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup.
Source ↗Specific Venues Affected by Macklemore Boycott Identified
Venues cited as refusing Macklemore include Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Source ↗Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour
Three supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s tour. This action followed comments made by Macklemore regarding Palestine.
Source ↗Ed Sheeran's touring band quits tour
Ed Sheeran's own touring band has also withdrawn from the tour. This withdrawal was reported alongside the departure of other supporting acts.
Source ↗Four supporting acts drop out of Ed Sheeran tour
Four supporting acts, including Ed Sheeran's touring band, abruptly quit the tour. They did so in solidarity with rapper Macklemore.
Source ↗Finneas withdraw from Ed Sheeran tour dates
Finneas announced on Instagram that he was withdrawing from his upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. He stated he stood with Palestine and its people.
Source ↗Aaron Rowe and Beoga leave Ed Sheeran tour
Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga announced they were leaving Ed Sheeran's tour. They cited their country's history regarding colonialism and occupation.
Source ↗Ed Sheeran Tour Openers Abandon Tour in Support of Macklemore
Finneas and other opening acts for Ed Sheeran's tour reportedly abandoned the tour. This action was taken in support of Macklemore.
Source ↗Ed Sheeran spoke with venues and promoters regarding Macklemore's tour status
Ed Sheeran engaged in direct talks with venues and promoters to find a mutual resolution concerning Macklemore's participation. He also spoke with activists on both sides of the conflict.
Source ↗Tour venues communicated intent to pull shows from Ed Sheeran's tour
Venues communicated that they would pull shows on Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour dates if Macklemore continued to support. This stance was based on how Macklemore conveyed part of his message during performances.
Source ↗Promoter made final decision regarding Macklemore's removal from tour
The promoter made the final decision regarding Macklemore's removal from the tour. Ed Sheeran stated that Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, not with him.
Source ↗Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestine comments
US rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' following comments he made on stage regarding Palestine. The removal occurred on September 15, 2026.
Source ↗Finneas and other acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity
Finneas, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Lukas Graham of Denmark announced they were quitting Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour.' They stated their withdrawal was in solidarity with Macklemore and the Palestinian people.
Source ↗Finneas and supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour
Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham announced they were quitting Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour." They stated their withdrawal was in solidarity with Macklemore and the Palestinian people.
Source ↗Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe support Macklemore
Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe publicly expressed solidarity with Macklemore. Finneas stated that artists should not be silenced when speaking up for the oppressed.
Source ↗Finneas and three acts walked out of Ed Sheeran tour
Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, and three other support acts walked out on Ed Sheeran. This action occurred on Tuesday, which is inferred to be September 17, 2026.
Source ↗Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' at concert
Ed Sheeran made a statement calling the situation in Gaza 'unjustifiable' during a concert. This performance was noted as his first since the Macklemore controversy.
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