Macklemore dropped from Sheeran tour

The rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making pro-Palestine comments during a September 4 performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Ticket prices surge 45% in three days

Macklemore's October Red Rocks concert saw its cheapest available ticket jump from $108 to $157 on the secondary market, a spike unlikely without this week's events.

“That's a surge we can say with confidence would not have happened absent this week's events.”

Other tour acts leave in solidarity

Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga and Lukas Graham all announced they would exit the tour after Macklemore's removal. It's unclear who will replace them.

Sheeran's ticket prices dip slightly

Secondary market prices for Sheeran's remaining concerts dropped at nine of ten venues, though experts say price declines near show dates are typical.

Sheeran defends staying silent

Sheeran said he doesn't use his professional platform for politics because his audience includes children of all backgrounds who don't expect a political forum.

“I have always used my platform and music to bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together and this won't ever change.”

Macklemore pledges $1 million to aid

The rapper announced he will donate his entire $1 million in tour earnings to Palestinian aid organizations.