Macklemore Dropped From Sheeran Tour | Portland Maine News

Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestine during his opening sets for Ed Sheeran led to his sudden removal from the rest of the tour, sparking a firestorm over free speech, political activism, and stadium policies. Facing pressure from pro-Israel groups and even backing from artists like Pink, Macklemore stood firm — calling the cancellation a betrayal of artistic freedom while reaffirming his commitment to amplifying Palestinian voices, even if it meant stepping away from the tour. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/macklemore-says-ed-sheeran-drops-him-from-tour-after-pro-palestine-remarks-pink-politics-antisemitism-gaza-westbank-israel-metlife-stadium-ben-haggerty-apolitical-israeli-american-council More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b00f0866d5854b6b Report issues to [email protected].