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Rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks

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What happened

American rapper Macklemore announced Monday that he was dropped from British singer Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey.

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  • American rapper Macklemore announced Monday that he was dropped from British singer Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:20:37 UTC.

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