Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour

Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour after making political statements on stage. Following this removal, Macklemore announced his own "Free Palestine" tour. Ticket resale prices for Sheeran's Massachusetts shows declined by about 14–15% after the controversy, and activist groups have planned protests related to the situation.

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2 developments · 11 sources · updated 9d ago

Sep 16, 2026

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Sep 19, 2026

For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

7 sources · updated 8d ago

Sep 19, 2026

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

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Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour

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The WeekLean Left· 4d ago

Macklemore launching ‘Free Palestine’ concert tour

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 5d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

Rolling StoneLeft· 5d ago

Macklemore Sets ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Now That His Schedule ‘Freed Up a Bit’

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Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour

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France 24Center· 4d ago

US rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran saga

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WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 5d ago

Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

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Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

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Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

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