Macklemore Claims Palestine Advocacy Cost Him Spot On Ed Sheeran Tour

Source: ARNAUD FINISTRE / GettyMacklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour. Messina Touring Group, the promoter behind Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, released a statement regarding Macklemore’s removal from the remaining dates.“As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans. After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates.”Macklemore has been vocal about his support for Palestine, which he believes played a role in his removal from the tour. According to Macklemore, Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, allegedly vetoed him performing at Gillette Stadium and encouraged stadium owners to do the same. Macklemore claims he and Sheeran discussed the situation, with the British singer telling him that Kraft was opposed to him continuing on the tour.“Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the...