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Macklemore pulled from Ed Sheeran's tour after Palestine defense

CNN Portugal14 September 2026 at 21:39

American rapper Macklemore was pulled from Ed Sheeran's tour after publicly expressing his support for Palestine. The decision comes after Macklemore used the expression "Free Palestine" during his shows on the tour.

Macklemore reacted to his removal from the tour with a social media post, where he stated that if the words "Free Palestine" cost him the stage, while bringing the conversation back to Palestine, then it was the most successful tour he ever participated in.

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's team sparked reactions on social media, with many users commenting on the decision to remove him from the tour. The artist did not specify exactly what he said or did to justify his departure, but his defense of Palestine was the central factor.

Why this matters

The incident illustrates how political expression by artists can have concrete consequences in the international entertainment industry, affecting tours and commercial partnerships. This situation fits into a broader pattern of public figures facing repercussions for taking public positions on geopolitical conflicts.

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