Macklemore is ontslagen van de tournee van Ed Sheeran na zijn opmerkingen over Palestina. Hij zei 'Vrij Palestina' tijdens een concert in New Jersey. Hierdoor kwamen er druk uit van de eigenaren van de venues, waaronder Robert Kraft.
American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.