Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has made over a dozen stops across the country since June, but going forward his lineup of opening acts will be different. Macklemore was dropped after he m

Rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ in September 2026 after backlash to his ‘Free Palestine’ chant

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has been thrown into controversy after rapper Macklemore, who said “Free Palestine” at a concert, was dropped as an opening act.

As Ed Sheeran prepares to continue his Loop tour as scheduled, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

Multiple sources have provided insight into why the rapper is no longer on the tour.

As the support acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore, a viral post claimed that the singer had now received support from country musicians, including Kid Rock. Here’s the truth.

Ed has been accused of staying complicit when it comes to political views. Although the “Thinking Out Loud” artist insisted that he did not remove Macklemore from his tour, the “Can’t Hold Us” rapper released a lengthy statement in his own words, primarily blaming billionaire businessman Robert Kraft.

Hannah Einbinder, Kehlani, Roger Waters and other celebrities are reacting to the controversy of Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.

Patriots owner Bob Kraft has released a statement addressing his decision to block Macklemore from performing with Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium, a move that ultimately led Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his tour. pic.twitter.com/ubNQ6Ovyhe

The rapper was dropped as a supporting act following pro-Palestine remarks at a New Jersey concert, which prompted backlash.

Robert Kraft pledged $2 million toward "aid in the region" after Macklemore urged him to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian organizations.

The British singer has 10 U.S. performances left — and no one to open them after supporting artists quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped over pro-Palestinian comments.