American rapper Macklemore announces a “Free Palestine” tour after he is dropped as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s tour. Multiple outlets report the announcement follows remarks Macklemore makes during earlier concerts, prompting Sheeran’s team to remove him from the support slot. Macklemore says the tour is designed to raise funds for pro-Palestinian causes.

Reports say the initial tour dates include stops in Europe, with the venues varying by outlet but consistently pointing to Dublin, Paris and London. Variety and other coverage specify dates of Oct. 26 in Dublin, Oct. 29 in Paris, and Oct. 30 in London. Several outlets also note Macklemore says additional U.S. dates will be announced later.

On the financial and political framing, outlets agree that Macklemore says all proceeds or ticket sales will be donated to organizations supporting Palestinian people. Some outlets emphasize the donation promise, while others focus more on the backlash element. Forbes adds that Macklemore says the tour tickets sold out immediately, and Fox News describes criticism of the tour as “performative,” while other outlets largely report the announcement and the stated charitable intent.