Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Macklemore Dropped From Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
Macklemore performed at two shows in New Jersey.
During those performances, he said “Free Palestine.”
Afterward, he was dropped from the Loop Tour.
The shows happened on September 4 and 5.
Macklemore said he only needed those two performances to share his message.
He also said losing his place on the tour did not make him regret speaking.
Instead, he called it the most successful tour he had ever been on.
The report describes the decision as part of a growing disagreement involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore.
Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour after making “Free Palestine” statements.
He made the statements during opening performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The performances took place on September 4 and 5.
Macklemore said two shows were enough to make his message heard.
He said losing the stage over those words made it his most successful tour.
- Who
- Macklemore was dropped from a tour involving Ed Sheeran after making “Free Palestine” statements.
- What
- Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour following statements made during his opening performances.
- When
- September 4 and 5.
- Where
- MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Why
- The report says he was dropped after making “Free Palestine” statements during the performances.
- Artist
- Macklemore
- Tour
- The Loop Tour
- Other artist named
- Ed Sheeran
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Location
- New Jersey
- Performance dates
- September 4 and 5
- Macklemore’s response
- He said two shows were enough to make his message heard and called the tour his most successful after losing the stage.