Rapper Macklemore stated on September 14, 2026, that his removal from Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour, The Loop, was influenced by stadium owners, including Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots. In an Instagram post, Macklemore indicated that Sheeran and his team made the decision to remove him from the tour following his advocacy for Palestine.
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Macklemore claims removal from Ed Sheeran's tour linked to pro-Palestinian advocacy
Macklemore announced on Instagram that he was removed from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour due to his pro-Palestinian advocacy. He attributed this decision to the influence of stadium owners, including Robert Kraft.
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Macklemore says Robert Kraft, stadium owners fueled his ouster from Ed Sheeran’s tour over call to ‘free Palestine’
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