Macklemore claims he was removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour over pro-Palestinian stance

Macklemore announced that he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s upcoming U.S. tour after the singer’s management cited the rapper’s public support for Palestine as the reason for the decision. The Seattle‑born artist made the claim in a series of social‑media posts on Tuesday, stating that the cancellation occurred despite his contract being finalized and that he was not provided with an official explanation beyond the reference to his “pro‑Palestinian stance.” He added that the removal came just weeks before the tour’s scheduled start in early October.

Ed Sheeran’s representatives have not issued a detailed comment, but a spokesperson for the tour’s production company confirmed that lineup changes were being made for “logistical and artistic considerations.” The incident follows a broader pattern of heightened scrutiny over artists’ political expressions, with several musicians facing similar cancellations or venue restrictions amid the ongoing Israel‑Palestine conflict. As the tour approaches, both parties have indicated that the matter remains unresolved, leaving fans uncertain about the final roster of supporting acts.