US rapper Macklemore has announced his own Free Palestine tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s shows over his pro-Palestinian comments.
In a statement released on September 14, Messina Touring Group, promoter of the US leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour, confirmed “Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates”.
Other artists joining Macklemore on the Free Palestine tour would be announced soon, along with the US dates.
British singer Sheeran at first released a statement explaining his side of the situation and clarifying it was not his choice to drop Macklemore from his tour.
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US rapper Macklemore has announced his own Free Palestine tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s shows over his pro-Palestinian comments.
The Thrift Shop rapper on Thursday jokingly said his “schedule freed up a bit” before announcing three performance dates in Dublin, London and Paris next month.
Macklemore faced intense opposition for making several comments onstage in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, with footage of the war displayed on screens behind him.
In a statement released on September 14, Messina Touring Group, promoter of the US leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour, confirmed “Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates”.
All of Sheeran’s opening acts, as well as his house band, then dropped out of their scheduled US tour dates in solidarity with Macklemore.
Other artists joining Macklemore on the Free Palestine tour would be announced soon, along with the US dates.
The musician also confirmed all proceeds from the tour would go to organisations supporting the “Palestinian people and movement”.
British singer Sheeran at first released a statement explaining his side of the situation and clarifying it was not his choice to drop Macklemore from his tour.
Sheeran said his promoters made the decision as he tried to build bridges with venue owners.
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