--- title: "Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces disruption after Macklemore's exit" description: "Most outlets led with the disruption to Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following Macklemore’s removal, framing it as a political controversy. Geo News emphasized the tour turning into a “political firestorm,” while The News International highlighted concerns over weak ticket demand and the initial incident involving Macklemore’s speech. Both noted the rapper’s exit from the tour but differed in the weight given to the political and commercial implications." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8490-macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-s-us-tour-over-pro site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces disruption after Macklemore's exit entertainment · updated 19 Sep 2026, 9:59 PM PKT · 14–19 Sep 2026 · 33 articles from 12 outlets over 6 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces disruption after Macklemore's exit (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the disruption to Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following Macklemore’s removal, framing it as a political controversy. Geo News emphasized the tour turning into a “political firestorm,” while The News International highlighted concerns over weak ticket demand and the initial incident involving Macklemore’s speech. Both noted the rapper’s exit from the tour but differed in the weight given to the political and commercial implications. - **Minute Mirror** — [Ed Sheeran reportedly questions Loop Tour amid Macklemore controversy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ed-sheeran-reportedly-questions-loop-tour-amid-macklemore-controversy-632532/) · 19 Sep 2026, 9:59 PM PKT > Ed Sheeran is reportedly struggling with the controversy surrounding his Loop Tour following the fallout involving Macklemore. - **The News International** — [Ed Sheeran concert faces weak ticket demand after Macklemore controversy?](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416850-ed-sheeran-concert-faces-weak-ticket-demand-after-macklemore-controversy) · 19 Sep 2026, 7:23 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > It all started with a speech at Ed Sheeran's Loop tour. Macklemore then gave a political speech, and pressure mounted to fire him as the opener for the British singer's U.S. leg of the tour.The Grammy-winning rapper was... - **Geo News** — [Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour hits road block after Macklemore exit](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682756-ed-sheerans-loop-tour-hits-road-block-after-macklemore-exit) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:27 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has turned into a political firestorm — and suddenly, the music isn’t the only thing making headlines.The controversy began after Macklemore was removed from the tour... ### 18 Sep 2026 — Macklemore donates earnings from Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian organisations (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the announcement that Macklemore will donate $1 million in earnings from his Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian organisations. The Express Tribune additionally highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the Loop Tour following Macklemore’s decision. - **The Express Tribune** — [Ed Sheeran’s tour faces uncertainty after Macklemore fallout](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630049/ed-sheerans-tour-faces-uncertainty-after-macklemore-fallout) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:51 AM PKT > Sheeran and his advisers have discussed whether to continue with the remaining dates of his Loop Tour - **Daily Times** — [Macklemore will donate $1 million earnings from Ed Sheeran tour to organisations in Palestine](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554637/macklemore-will-donate-1-million-earnings-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to-organisations-in-palestine/) · 18 Sep 2026, 3:19 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Rapper Macklemore announced on Thursday he will be donating the net earnings from his tour with Ed Sheeran, a sum of $1 million, to six Palestinian organisations. Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s Loop tour on Monday after he delivered a speech calling for a free Palestine earlier this month. The decision sparked all of Sheeran’s […] ### 17 Sep 2026 — Macklemore donates $1 million from Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid organizations (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with Macklemore's decision to donate $1 million in earnings from the Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid groups, emphasizing the amount and the charitable recipients. Several also noted in passing that he was removed from the tour for his public support for Palestine, though the timing and framing of this detail varied slightly. One outlet briefly mentioned the connection to a speech he gave earlier in the month but did not elaborate further. - **Minute Mirror** — [Macklemore to donate $1 million from Ed Sheeran tour](https://minutemirror.com.pk/macklemore-to-donate-1-million-from-ed-sheeran-tour-631607/) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:32 PM PKT > American rapper Macklemore has announced plans to donate $1 million in proceeds connected to British singer Ed - **BOL News** — [Macklemore gives $1 million to Palestinian aid organizations](https://bolnews.com/entertainment/macklemore-gives-1-million-to-palestinian-aid-organizations) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore is putting his money behind his support for Palestinians. The rapper said Thursday he will donate $1 million in net earnings from his tour with Ed Sheeran to six Palestinian organizations. - **Dunya News** — [Macklemore will donate $1m earnings from Ed Sheeran tour to organisations in Palestine](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/973321-macklemore-will-donate-1m-earnings-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to-organisati) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s Loop tour on Monday after he delivered a speech calling for a free Palestine earlier this month - **The News International** — [Macklemore pledges tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416529-macklemore-pledges-tour-earnings-to-palestinian-aid-groups) · 17 Sep 2026, 7:01 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore is donating the $1 million he earned from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to organizations supporting Palestinians, just days after being removed from the tour over his outspoken support for Palestine. The 43-year-old rapper... ### 16 Sep 2026 — Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses support acts after Macklemore removed over pro-Palestine remarks (7 outlets) > Most outlets led with the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour due to his pro-Palestine remarks, and noted that other support acts subsequently withdrew. The Express Tribune and BOL News also highlighted the reported loss of Instagram followers and Sheeran’s claim that the promoter made the decision to remove Macklemore. Some outlets, like The News International, framed the tour as “controversial” and included Sheeran’s refusal to comment on the issue, while others, like Pakistan Observer, focused more narrowly on Macklemore’s removal without additional context. - **Geo News** — [Macklemore donates $1 Million from Ed Sheeran Tour to Palestinian cause](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682407-macklemore-donates-1-million-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to-palestinian-cause) · 17 Sep 2026, 3:34 AM PKT > Macklemore is donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to organisations supporting Palestinian civilians, days after being dropped from the tour's remaining dates over... - **Minute Mirror** — [Ed Sheeran hit by Macklemore tour fallout](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ed-sheeran-hit-by-macklemore-tour-fallout-631075/) · 16 Sep 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Ed Sheeran is facing growing criticism and an unexpected crisis surrounding his US stadium tour after rapper - **The News International** — [Ed Sheeran's controversial 'Loop Tour' after Macklemore was dropped: Everything we know](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416414-ed-sheerans-controversial-loop-tour-after-macklemore-was-dropped-everything-we-know) · 16 Sep 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks he made on stage.Hours after Sheeran said he would not be drawn into a... - **BOL News** — [Support acts exit Ed Sheeran's US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine remarks](https://bolnews.com/entertainment/support-acts-exit-ed-sheerans-us-tour-after-macklemore-dropped-over-pro-palestine-remarks) · 16 Sep 2026, 12:12 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Finneas, Lukas Graham and Beoga among those exiting; Sheeran says promoter made the call - **The Express Tribune** — [Ed Sheeran reportedly loses 200,000 Instagram followers as tour backlash grows](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629661/ed-sheeran-reportedly-loses-200000-instagram-followers-as-tour-backlash-grows) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:48 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Four scheduled support acts have withdrawn from LOOP TOUR dates following Macklemore’s removal - **Pakistan Observer** — [American rapper Machlemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over Palestine slogans](https://pakobserver.net/american-rapper-machlemore-removed-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour-over-palestine-slogans/) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:38 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON – American rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour… - **Hum News English** — [Macklemore out, everyone out: Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses all support acts](https://humenglish.com/latest/macklemore-out-everyone-out-ed-sheerans-us-tour-loses-all-support-acts/) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Ed Sheeran’s US tour has lost all of its remaining support acts following the removal of rapper Macklemore from the lineup over his public support of Palestine. Finneas, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Danish group Lukas Graham and Irish folk band Beoga have all announced that they will no longer take part in the tour. The withdrawals came after Sheeran said Macklemore’s departure was a dec... ### 15 Sep 2026 — Ed Sheeran comments on Macklemore's removal from his US tour (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Ed Sheeran stated the decision to remove Macklemore from his Loop Tour was made by the promoter, not himself, in response to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian remarks. While The Express Tribune, The News International, and Aaj News (English) explicitly attributed the removal to Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks during a concert, Geo News and Minute Mirror framed the issue more generally, referencing “pro-Palestinian comments” without specifying the context. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour over pro-Palestinian remarks](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472538/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-over-pro-palestinian-remarks) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:33 AM PKT > Pop star Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday that the decision to remove US rapper Macklemore from his American concert tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks was made by the tour’s promoter, not him, as several other performers announced they were leaving the tour in solidarity with the rapper and Palestinians. Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s US tour after saying “Free Palestine” and making other ... - **Minute Mirror** — [Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore tour exit](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ed-sheeran-breaks-silence-on-macklemore-tour-exit-630744/) · 16 Sep 2026, 7:07 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > British singer Ed Sheeran has said it was not his decision to remove US rapper Macklemore from his American concert tour, amid controversy over - **Geo News** — [Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe exit Ed Sheeran Tour in support of Macklemore](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682254-finneas-lukas-graham-aaron-rowe-exit-ed-sheeran-tour-in-support-of-macklemore) · 16 Sep 2026, 2:43 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Three of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour openers, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, have withdrawn from the remaining North American leg of the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped from the lineup... - **The Express Tribune** — [Ed Sheeran tour loses all opening acts after Macklemore exit](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629517/ed-sheeran-tour-loses-all-opening-acts-after-macklemore-exit) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:18 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Ed Sheeran's opening acts withdraw from his tour after Macklemore was removed following his 'Free Palestine' comments - **The News International** — [Ed Sheeran issues statement after Macklemore dropped from US tour](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416348-ed-sheeran-issues-statement-after-macklemore-dropped-from-us-tour) · 15 Sep 2026, 8:22 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Ed Sheeran on Tuesday issued a statement after American rapper Macklemore said he was dropped from the pop star’s US tour following his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Macklemore wrote on Instagram he and... ### 14 Sep 2026 — Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour following his onstage "Free Palestine" comments at a September concert. Several emphasized the phrase "Free Palestine" specifically, while others used broader terms like "pro-Palestine stance" or "bold move." A few also noted Macklemore’s reaction, including his statement on Instagram. All accounts framed the removal as a direct consequence of his remarks, with no additional context provided. - **Dunya News** — [Rapper Macklemore dropped by Ed Sheeran's US tour for calling for a free Palestine](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/973006-rapper-macklemore-dropped-by-ed-sheerans-us-tour-for-calling-for-a-fr) · 15 Sep 2026, 12:03 PM PKT > Macklemore responded to the news on Instagram, saying he didn’t know what to say after hearing he had been dropped from the tour - **Geo News** — [Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from Loop tour after bold move](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682132-ed-sheeran-drops-macklemore-from-loop-tour-after-bold-move) · 15 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > American rapper Macklemore was dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US Loop Tour" following an onstage "Free Palestine" chant and performance. During an opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium,... - **24 News HD** — [Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'free Palestine' speech](https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Sep-2026/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-speech) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:40 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday. - **Minute Mirror** — [Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour dates](https://minutemirror.com.pk/macklemore-removed-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour-dates-630245/) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:22 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore has been removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following controversy over the - **The News International** — [Macklemore reacts after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416236-macklemore-reacts-after-being-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-us-loop-tour) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:57 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore will not be more open to Ed Sheeran on his U.S. Loop Tour because he was dropped after making a political speech at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 4.In a loud manner and in front of thousands of fans, he declared, "A big... - **Hum News English** — [Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over pro-Palestine stance](https://humenglish.com/latest/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour-over-pro-palestine-stance/) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:13 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > US rapper Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his outspoken support for Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Macklemore was scheduled to perform at eight of the 10 remaining US shows on Sheeran’s stadium tour. However, the promoter, Messina Touring Group, said several venues had informed them that they would not allow concerts ... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Macklemore dropped from remaining Ed Sheeran US tour dates](https://www.arabnews.pk/lifestyle/macklemore-dropped-from-remaining-ed-sheeran-us-tour-dates-3001238) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:10 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629285/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-after-free-palestine-comments) · 14 Sep 2026, 6:08 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after his 'Free Palestine' comments sparked controversy ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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