Macklemore has been removed from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s tour, with Rolling Stone reporting that several U.S. venues would not host shows if he remained on the lineup. The decision follows the rapper’s public stance as a Palestinian advocate, which reportedly influenced venue operators.
The report indicates that the pressure came from multiple tour stops within the United States, leading to Sheeran’s team excluding Macklemore from future dates. The article notes the venues’ willingness to cancel or change plans in response to his inclusion, forcing a tour lineup adjustment.
Specific dates and locations of the affected concerts were not detailed in the reporting, nor were direct statements from Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, or the venues included in the source material. The Rolling Stone piece attributes the decisions to venue hesitations driven by Macklemore’s advocacy and the potential for disruptions or controversy at U.S. shows.
This development marks a sudden shift for a tour already underway, affecting the composition of the performances and the touring schedule moving forward. No official confirmation from Sheeran’s team or Macklemore’s camp was provided in the material cited, and no additional context about future appearances or replacements was outlined.
Readers seeking the fullest picture of the evolving tour lineup and the venues involved can check follow-up reports from Rolling Stone and other outlets as they confirm specifics on dates, cities, and any official statements.
