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Sheeran's US tour unravels as openers quit over Macklemore's Gaza ouster

Robert Kraft's pressure campaign against Macklemore has spiraled into band walkouts, a dueling-donations fight and falling ticket sales for Ed Sheeran.

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The Macklemore-Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout

3 stories · since Sep 6 · newest 2d ago — Ed Sheeran's US tour becomes engulfed in controversy after removing opener Macklemore for pro-Palestine remarks, triggering a cascade of lineup departures and…

  1. Ed Sheeran resumes tour solo in Philadelphia after opener walkout over Macklemore
  2. Sheeran's US tour unravels as openers quit over Macklemore's Gaza ousteryou are here
  3. Macklemore's pro-Palestine set at Ed Sheeran show sparks removal petition

What to know

  • Macklemore says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force his removal from Sheeran's tour after he said 'Free Palestine' on stage.
  • Sheeran's entire opening lineup and backing band quit the remaining tour dates in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestinian advocacy.
  • Macklemore pledged his $1m tour earnings to Palestinian aid and challenged Kraft to match it; Kraft has since agreed to donate $2m at Sheeran's request.
  • Fallout continues with slashed ticket prices, planned protests, and Sheeran reportedly furious that he has been blamed despite saying the decision wasn't his.

The dispute Whether Sheeran's 'I don't take sides' stance is a neutral act of diplomacy or itself a decision that sided with power against Palestinians. · positions read across 1.4k posts and comments

most voices

Sheeran is a coward/complicit for letting Kraft dictate the tour instead of standing by his friend.

  • “Ed Sheeran is a spineless coward.”

    esqueer.net · Bluesky
many voices

The openers, band, and Macklemore deserve praise for risking their careers to take a stand.

  • “These people, who are less famous and have so much more to lose than Ed Sheeran, are showing twice the courage and fortitude. They deserve great praise.”

    jeremykovarik.bsky.social · Bluesky comment ↗
some voices

This is really about Kraft's pro-Israel lobbying power being used to censor artists, and he should be boycotted too.

  • “Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, rallied stadium owners across the country to force Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his tour because he said "Free Palestine". Kraft's company, Kraft Group LLC, has donated $3 million to AIPAC's…”

    @TrackAIPAC · X
some voices

This mirrors the 1980s artist boycott of apartheid South Africa and could grow into a broader movement.

  • “Starting to look like the artist-boycott of South Africa back in the 80s. Maybe it can grow equally big?”

    irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · Bluesky comment ↗

“Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial.”

Macklemore, Rapper · Bluesky (forbes.com) · Sep 13

Ed SheeranEd Sheeran Singer, headliner of the Loop tourMacklemore Rapper, dropped opening actRobert KraftRobert Kraft Owner, New England Patriots/Gillette StadiumColin KaepernickColin Kaepernick Former NFL quarterback, commentatorFinneas Musician, former Sheeran tour opener

Sheeran's US tour unravels as openers quit over Macklemore's Gaza ouster
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  1. 7

    Philadelphia ticket prices slashed nearly 50% as protests planned

    With no openers announced for Sheeran's Philadelphia stop, ticket prices have dropped sharply and protests are planned outside the venue, even as the tour continues.

    1. 1 outlet Ed Sheeran Philadelphia Tickets Slashed By Nearly 50% Following Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy

      first by Forbes Business, 5d ago

    2. 1 outlet Here’s what we know about Ed Sheeran’s tour stop at the Linc: Protests planned, no openers announced

      first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 5d ago

    1 more claim →

    • Ed Sheeran is 'furious and upset' about Macklemore fallout and feels 'thrown under the bus'. You threw yourself under the bus Ed, when you backstabbed your mate for opposing Genocide. Then came out to claim "there is suffering on both sides of the conflict." Of. A. Genocide.

      @BladeoftheSX5d ago36k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 11 posts in this stretch
    • us.theguardian.com

      The billionaire’s attempted crackdown on Ed Sheeran’s tour only amplified pro-Palestinian statements. It’s been a joy to watch

      us.theguardian.comBluesky5d ago187▲view on Bluesky ↗

    • I cannot support this team. Kraft crossed the line. It's hard to root for what is his property and primary source of revenue. That revenue goes towards AIPAC, and a massive surveillance infrastructure at the Razor. He has employees spying on social media, looking to dox them if they've made pro-Palestine posts. He got students kicked out of…

      Significant-Base6893r/Music5d agoview on r/Music ↗
    all of them →
  2. 6

    Kraft agrees to donate $2m after Sheeran's request

    Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him during a 40-minute call to donate $2m to aid, matching and exceeding Macklemore's pledge; Sheeran is reported to be 'furious and upset' over the affair and feels 'thrown under the bus'.

    “furious and upset ... thrown under the bus…”
    — Ed Sheeran
    1. 8 outlets Macklemore donates entire Ed Sheeran tour earnings to Palestine aid charities

      first by ITVX, 6d ago · also Washington Times, CBC, The New York Times, BBC, The Boston Globe, The Independent +1

      8 more headlines

    2. 1 outlet first by Mastodon, 5d ago · read ↗

    1 more claim →
    • irlagainstfascism.bsky.social

      Starting to look like the artist-boycott of South Africa back in the 80s. Maybe it can grow equally big? Boycotting ALL artists who support IsraHell/ refuse to use their voice against genocide? It only takes one to start the ball rolling.

      irlagainstfascism.bsky.socialBluesky7d ago6.2k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 298 posts in this stretch

    • So I was asked about this Macklemore crap....

      @JonahDispatchX6d ago301▲view on X ↗
    • paulschoe@mastodon.world

      RE: https:// mastodon.social/@randahl/11728 5295199631555 Impressive speech on stage by American rapper Macklemore. With a message to his Jewish friends. # Macklemore

      paulschoe@mastodon.worldMastodon6d ago6▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  3. 5

    Macklemore pledges $1m and challenges Kraft to match it

    Macklemore announced he is donating his entire $1m net tour earnings to six organizations supporting Palestinians and publicly challenged Robert Kraft to match the sum.

    1. 9 outlets Robert Kraft donating $2 million to Palestinian relief efforts as Ed Sheeran, Macklemore feud rages on

      first by NY Post, 7d ago · also Boston Globe, Fox News, The Independent, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Australia, The Hill +2

      8 more headlines
    2. 6 outlets Commentary: By dumping pro-Palestinian Macklemore from his tour, apolitical Ed Sheeran is suddenly political

      first by LA Times, 7d ago · also Vulture, Anadolu Agency, Evening Standard, RTE News, AV Club

      6 more headlines
    3 more claims →
    • meidastouch.com

      NEW: Macklemore says he is donating the entire $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians and is challenging Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match it.

      meidastouch.comBluesky7d ago3.3k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 114 posts in this stretch

    • Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft are raising Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian relief by donating $2 million each — although it’s unclear exactly to whom. Kraft’s statement says: “I have dedicated much of my life to building bridges between all people. I believe deeply

      @VarietyX7d ago483▲view on X ↗
    • randahl

      American rapper Macklemore has shared what he said that got him banned from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour. He literally says, his criticism is not directed against Jews but against the state of Israel and their genocide. I find it extremely saddening, that Ed Sheeran did not have the spine to stand up for the freedom of speech, and chose profit over…

      randahlMastodon7d ago104▲view on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  4. 4

    Kaepernick accuses NFL owners of colluding against Macklemore

    Colin Kaepernick publicly charged NFL owners with 'openly colluding' to remove Macklemore, framing it as an effort to protect their interests and power; Roger Waters also posted a public message to Sheeran about Macklemore.

    “They want to protect their interests. They want to protect their power. They want to protect their money.”
    — Colin Kaepernick

    1. 4 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago · also Sporting News, Guardian Sport, Guardian · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Fox News, 6d ago · read ↗

    1 more claim →
    • meidastouch.com

      🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Colin Kaepernick accuses NFL owners of “openly colluding” against Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour: “They want to protect their interests. They want to protect their power. They want to protect their money.”

      meidastouch.comBluesky7d ago2.6k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 304 posts in this stretch
    • GossiTheDog@cyberplace.social

      Ed Sheeran saying he won’t speak out about a genocide because there are children in the audience is a choice, and not a very good one. https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vgyn 49y4l7o

      GossiTheDog@cyberplace.socialMastodon8d ago112▲view on Mastodon ↗

    • But what about, but what about, but what about? I’m not someone with more money than any human being could possibly need in their lifetime. Nor do I have a public presence which reaches hundreds of millions of people. So asking about what I’ve done isn’t really comparable. And frankly, this really isn’t about Palestine. It’s about whether one…

      CalifornianDownUnderr/Music7d agoview on r/Music ↗
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  5. 3

    Opening acts and backing band quit tour in solidarity

    Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga, plus Sheeran's touring band, all withdrew from the remaining Loop tour dates in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine.

    “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran.”
    — Finneas
    1. 21 outlets All Of Ed Sheeran’s Support Acts Rage Quit Tour, Back Macklemore

      first by Daily Wire, 8d ago · also RTE News, Consequence, Washington Examiner, CBC, Guardian, Guardian Culture +14

      19 more headlines
    2. 9 outlets Ms. Rachel calls out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore dropped from tour following Palestine support

      first by The Hill, 8d ago · also PBS NewsHour, Al-Monitor, Straits Times, LA Times, CBS News, Al Jazeera +2

      8 more headlines
    12 more claims →

    • A message to @edsheeran regarding @macklemore .

      @rogerwatersX8d ago31k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 485 posts in this stretch
    • popbase.tv

      All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.

      popbase.tvBluesky8d ago19k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • randahl

      Own goal of the century: British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran's Loop tour boots American rapper Macklemore, after Macklemore condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza. Result: American singer Fineas quits the Loop tour. Dublin singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe quits. Danish pop singer Lucas Graham quits. Ed Sheeran's own backing band Beoga quits. The tour…

      randahlMastodon8d ago365▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  6. 2

    Sheeran says the removal 'was not mine' to decide

    Sheeran issued a statement distancing himself from the decision, saying Macklemore's contract was with the promoter and insisting he was not complicit.

    “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine. Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me. […] I am not complicit.”
    — Ed Sheeran
    1. 14 outlets Macklemore says Robert Kraft had him dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after his comments about the Palestinian territories

      first by Business Insider, 9d ago · also The Hindu, Globe and Mail, NY Post, Newsweek, ABC News, HuffPost +7

      14 more headlines

    • Ed Sheeran has released a statement on Macklemore being removed from his tour for speaking up for Palestine: “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine. Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me. […] I am not complicit. I

      @PopBaseX8d ago50k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 79 posts in this stretch
    • edgeofsports.bsky.social

      Do you know what really grinds my gears? When billionaire, sex criminal, genocide-defenders tell us what voices we are and aren’t allowed to hear.

      edgeofsports.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago326▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • RuthSalter@mastodon.scot

      'There is a reason I do not use my professional platform for politics', claims Ed Sheeran. Ed Sheeran opposed Brexit and called for a second vote in 2016. Ed Sheeran endorsed Labour and Jeremy Corbyn in 2017. Ed Sheeran supported the Equality Act in the US in 2021. Ed Sheeran supported and played at a benefit concert for Ukraine in 2022. Ed…

      RuthSalter@mastodon.scotMastodon8d ago45▲view on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  7. 1

    Promoters pull Macklemore from Sheeran's tour

    Venues on the upcoming US tour dates notified organizers they would not allow a concert with Macklemore on the lineup; Macklemore says Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, rallied other venue owners behind an ultimatum to Sheeran.

    “We have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup…”
    — Tour promoters

    1. 20 outlets first by Los Angeles Times, 9d ago · also NY Post, Page Six, National Post, Fox News, CBC, Al Jazeera +13 · read ↗

    2. 11 outlets first by Consequence, 8d ago · also The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, The Wrap, Philadelphia Inquirer, Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore …, Boston Globe +4 · read ↗

    11 more claims →

    • Robert Kraft, who sought to ban Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour, funded Donald Trump and his name was also included on “Netanyahu’s list of millionaires” leaked over a decade ago. It seems Netanyahu considered Robert Kraft to be a funder of his election campaign.

      @Lowkey0nlineX9d ago3.7k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 129 posts in this stretch
    • jayapal.house.gov

      It’s so incredibly disappointing that Macklemore, my constituent, was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour because of his comments in support of the Palestinian people.

      jayapal.house.govBluesky9d ago795▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • benroyce@mastodon.social

      I'm going to post the full text of # Macklemore 's response to his cancellation from # EdSheeran 's tour I'm not going to editorialize. I'm not going to provide context- you can search the news I think it's important because he doesn't get angry. He doesn't burn bridges And he doesn't back down from a clear moral stance. He's generous and…

      benroyce@mastodon.socialMastodon9d ago79▲view on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  8. background

    Macklemore says 'Free Palestine' during a Sheeran tour stop — During his appearances on Sheeran's Loop tour, Macklemore called for a 'Free Palestine' on stage, an act he later said triggered his removal from the tour.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 4 outlets Read what rapper Macklemore said on stage that led to his removal from Ed Sheeran tour

    first by Boston Globe, 7d ago · also Anadolu Agency, RTE News, Consequence

    3 more headlines
  2. 4 outlets Ms Rachel Calls Out Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Tour Drop: 'Silence During a Genocide Is Not Neutral'

    first by Mastodon, 9d ago · also The Oregonian, MassLive, PennLive

    2 more headlines
  3. 4 outlets Macklemore speaks out after being abruptly dropped from 'friend' Ed Sheeran's tour: 'I consider him a brother'

    first by Cleveland.com, 9d ago · also PennLive, MassLive, The Oregonian

  4. 3 outlets Inside Ed Sheeran's 'cancel' crisis: Everything you need to know as pop megastar rocked by Macklemore furore

    first by Evening Standard, 6d ago · also The Washington Post, The Independent

    2 more headlines
  5. 3 outlets Popular singer’s fans demand refunds after opening acts back out of controversial tour

    first by The Oregonian, 7d ago · also PennLive, MassLive

  6. 3 outlets Ed Sheeran fans demand concert money back after Macklemore axed over ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash

    first by NY Post, 7d ago · also Mercury News, Mother Jones

    2 more headlines
  7. 3 outlets At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 8d ago · also WSJ, Bangkok Post

    3 more headlines
  8. 3 outlets Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?

    first by Al Jazeera, 8d ago · also Daily Caller, The Nation

    2 more headlines
  9. 2 outlets Robert Kraft’s attempts to silence Macklemore have backfired spectacularly

    first by Mastodon, 5d ago · also Guardian US

    1 more headline
  10. 2 outlets Robert Kraft wants sit down with Macklemore after billionaire got him thrown off Ed Sheeran tour

    first by NY Post, 6d ago · also FT

    1 more headline

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Still unanswered
  • Why has Sheeran been openly political for Ukraine but not for Palestine?
  • Will other silent celebrities face similar pressure to take a stance?