Macklemore's pro-Palestine concert remarks and controversial moments long predate his removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour over his "Hind's Hall" performance.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran's concert at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his onstage remarks in support of Palestine.

Musical acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have dropped out as openers for the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore

Macklemore spoke at a pro-Palestinian event in Washington D.C. over the weekend, reminding many that the rapper apologized for wearing a costume seen as antisemitic in the past.

Ed Sheeran apologized to fans at his Philadelphia concert, his first show since Macklemore was dropped from the U.S. leg of his tour over pro-Palestinian comments. Sheeran called the situation in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' and raised concerns about venues pre-approving what performers can say onstage.

In the wake of Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore as the opening act from his Loop Tour after venues objected to the rapper's calls for a "free Palestine," U.S. Sen. John Fetterman weighed in on the issue.

Artist and creators online have dropped T-shirts and stickers in solidarity with the "Same Love" star. See the new merch here.

Macklemore has been dismissed from his role as opener on the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran ‘s ongoing tour following the rapper’s “free Palestine” comments at a show. A spokesperson for Messina Touring Group told Rolling Stone on Monday (Sept.

Macklemore is speaking out after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour.” In a Monday, Sept. 14, Instagram post, Macklemore, 43, said he received a phone call from Sheeran, 35, after making a pro-Palestine speech during the tour’s Sept. 4 performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Sheeran’s supporting acts and backing band withdrew from his North American tour after rapper Macklemore was barred from opening for Sheeran at multiple venues following remarks supporting Palestinian people.

Macklemore has been one of music’s most vocal stars when it comes to supporting Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza over the past three years, but his stance on the issue end

Taylor Swift's silence on Ed Sheeran's Macklemore controversy raises questions as the fallout over "Free Palestine" chants continues to escalate.