Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian sentiments onstage

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop tour after making forceful pro-Palestinian statements during performances at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5. The rapper shared his beliefs during a political speech while opening for the singer in New Jersey. Ed Sheeran later clarified that the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter rather than himself, while explaining his own reasons for not speaking out regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine.