# Macklemore Dropped from Ed Sheeran Tour | Hip-Hop News

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-09-15T08:35:47+00:00
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Macklemore’s U.S. tour dates with Ed Sheeran are over after stadium owners, led by Gillette’s Robert Kraft, threatened to cancel entire shows unless he was removed — citing his pro-Palestinian imagery as a problem for some fans. Sheeran, who vowed neutrality, found himself caught in the middle, while Macklemore stood firm, arguing that silence on Gaza’s suffering is complicit. The tour continues without him, but the real tragedy, he insists, remains the Palestinian people enduring the violence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://thesource.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-says-robert-kraft-led-stadium-revolt-removing-him-from-ed-sheeran-tour/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c444cfd4ce153ca0 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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