Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
The rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after onstage pro-Palestinian remarks.
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What happened
Macklemore said he was dropped from remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after pro-Palestinian remarks while opening for Sheeran. At MetLife Stadium shows, he said “Free Palestine,” discussed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, and performed “Hind’s Hall.” Messina Touring Group said venues would not proceed with Macklemore on the bill. Macklemore claimed Robert Kraft rallied venue owners against him; Kraft confirmed Gillette Stadium barred him but framed it as venue-specific, citing alleged antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
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From the left
Left-leaning coverage framed the removal as fallout from onstage comments and venue pressure. The Guardian noted his “Free Palestine” comment and said the Israeli American Council petitioned for his removal. The Guardian also cited the promoter’s statement that venues would not allow concerts with him. Al Jazeera focused on Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft’s concern over alleged antisemitic rhetoric, while the Boston Globe noted he performed “Hind’s Hall,” a Gaza-war protest song.
From the right
Conservative coverage stressed venue refusal and objections to Macklemore’s stage material. Fox News reported he was removed after multiple venues refused to host him, while Breitbart News cited Messina Touring Group’s statement that venues objected. RedState described his sets as anti-Israel political rants with Gaza images and “Free Palestine” chants. The Daily Wire highlighted Macklemore’s claim that Robert Kraft led a concerted effort to remove him.
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