# Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout

> Aaron Rowe says public criticism targets the wrong person as Ed Sheeran's tour faces backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian stance.
- Title: Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout
- Summary: Aaron Rowe says public criticism targets the wrong person as Ed Sheeran's tour faces backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian stance. Aaron Rowe claims Ed…
- Keywords: aaron rowe, ed sheeran, macklemore, loop tour, robert kraft, kraft group, gillette stadium, metlife stadium, pro palestinian, hind's hall, tour withdrawal, billionaires
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/ed-sheeran-macklemore-fallout-aaron-rowe-defends-singer-1236343894
- Author: Jessica Lynch
- Published: 2026-09-19T05:45:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron rowe, ed sheeran, macklemore, loop tour, robert kraft, kraft group, gillette stadium, metlife stadium, pro palestinian, hind's hall, tour withdrawal, billionaires
## Aaron Rowe Steps In
Aaron Rowe defended Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour.

> I'm gonna be honest. I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here.
## Macklemore's Pro-Palestinian Stance
Macklemore performed his protest song 'Hind's Hall' at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

> Hind's Hall
## Robert Kraft's Role
Kraft's company owns Gillette Stadium where Macklemore was scheduled to perform.

> Gillette Stadium
## Tour Withdrawals
Rowe, Lukas Graham, and FINNEAS withdrew from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal.

> Tour withdrawals
## Financial Response
Macklemore pledged $1 million to Palestinian causes, while Kraft committed $2 million.

> $1 million donation
## Key takeaway

Aaron Rowe claims Ed Sheeran's team panicked over Macklemore's removal, not the singer himself.