US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
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Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments
theguardian.com
15.09.2026
Singer Ed Sheeran removes Macklemore from tour over "Free Palestine" statement
azernews.az
15.09.2026
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
bbc.co.uk
14.09.2026
Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’
variety.com
14.09.2026
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech
independent.co.uk
14.09.2026
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
rollingstone.com
14.09.2026
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