Several supporting acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour withdraw from upcoming dates after rapper Macklemore is removed from the lineup following comments described as pro-Palestinian. NBC News and ABC Australia report that multiple artists pull out in solidarity with Macklemore, and other outlets describe the tour as thrown into chaos.

Reports say the dispute follows Macklemore’s public stance during performances in New Jersey, which outlets link to his removal as a support act. The Independent adds that Ed Sheeran addresses the controversy after a period of silence, and that the fallout extends to fans, including difficulties reselling tickets. While outlets agree on the central sequence—Macklemore is dropped, support acts quit—the framing varies, with some emphasizing the solidarity aspect and others focusing on the wider impact on tour planning and ticket availability.