Supporting Acts Withdraw From Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore’s Removal Over Onstage Comments
Supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup due to his pro-Palestinian comments made onstage.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 15, 2026 —
Several supporting acts have withdrawn from the ongoing tour headlined by artist Ed Sheeran. The departures follow the removal of rapper Macklemore from the scheduled lineup.
Sources indicate that Macklemore’s removal from the tour was a direct result of pro-Palestinian comments he made while performing onstage. The specific nature of these comments has not been detailed.
The withdrawal of the supporting acts signifies a ripple effect stemming from Macklemore’s removal. The names of the supporting acts that have withdrawn were not immediately available, nor was the specific timeline of these withdrawals provided.
It remains unclear who made the decision to remove Macklemore from the tour lineup. Information regarding the tour’s current operational status and whether further adjustments to the lineup will occur was not provided.
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