Ed Sheeran addresses reports that Macklemore is dropped from his upcoming tour. In statements shared with outlets and on social media, Sheeran says he is “not complicit” and clarifies that he did not make the decision to remove the rapper as a support act.
Multiple outlets report that the removal follows Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks during a recent performance, described in coverage as supportive of Palestinian rights and linked to the Gaza conflict. ABC News US and BBC state that tour promoters took the final decision. Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter similarly say the call comes from venue or promoter choices rather than Sheeran.
Some outlets also include Sheeran’s framing that his personal views about the conflict exist privately and that his shows are not intended to be political forums, while still acknowledging the issue as “devastating.” Across coverage, the central dispute centers on whether Sheeran is responsible for Macklemore’s removal; Sheeran rejects that, directing responsibility to promoters and venues.
