NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from tour over pro-Palestinian comments
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Rapper Macklemore stated on Monday that he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian remarks he made earlier this month during a performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The change directly affects the scheduled tour lineup for two major musical artists following public statements made during a concert.
Key Facts
- Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.
- The removal followed pro-Palestinian comments made by Macklemore onstage earlier this month.
- The comments were made at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Who's Mentioned
locationRaymond James Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Tampa”locationNew York“Dateline of the news report”PersonMacklemore“Rapper removed from the tour”locationMetLife Stadium“New Jersey venue where comments were made”locationBank of America Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Charlotte”locationLincoln Financial Field“Scheduled tour venue in Philadelphia”PersonEd Sheeran“Headlining artist of the Loop tour”PersonBenjamin Hammond Haggerty“Legal name of Macklemore”locationNew Jersey“State where the concert took place”locationLucas Oil Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Indianapolis”PersonRobert Kraft“Owner of Gillette Stadium and the New England Patriots”PersonHind Rajab“Namesake of the protest song Hind's Hall”PersonPink“Singer who drew criticism after commenting on the situation”OrganizationMessina Touring Group“Tour promoter confirming venue notifications”locationMercedes-Benz Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Atlanta”locationGillette Stadium“Venue that notified promoter regarding the lineup”locationAT&T Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Arlington”