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The gist
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour after venues refused to host him.
Several opening acts then quit the tour, leaving Sheeran's Gaza stance under scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, yelled "Free Palestine" onstage, showed images of devastation in Gaza and performed his protest song "Hind's Hall."
- Sep 5, 2026Macklemore performed a second show at MetLife Stadium outside New York City.
- Sep 14, 2026Messina Touring Group announced Macklemore would not perform on the remaining support dates after venues said they would not allow a concert with him on the lineup. Macklemore said on Instagram that several U.S. venues told the promoter they would prohibit him from performing, rallied by Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots.