‘Fans do not expect a political forum’: Sheeran weighs in on Macklemore’s tour removal
The rapper was dropped from the Loop Tour after a pro-Palestinian speech on stage, with one US stadium owner confirming he pushed to remove him from the run
News By Hanna Ellington | 15 September 2026
Ed Sheeran has spoken out about the removal of Macklemore from his Loop Tour, saying “those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum”, after the rapper was dropped from his support slot following on-stage comments in support of Palestine.
The decision to remove the rapper was confirmed yesterday (14 September) by the tour’s promoter, Messina Touring Group, which said that Macklemore had been relieved of his slot at the behest of the venues. Macklemore followed with…
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