# Ed Sheeran’s Two-Chord Politics

> Ed Sheeran’s tour with Macklemore sparks Palestinian aid cash but leaves him stranded.
- Title: Ed Sheeran’s Two-Chord Politics · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Ed Sheeran’s tour with Macklemore sparks Palestinian aid cash but leaves him stranded. Ed Sheeran lost $2 million and support acts after Macklemore’s tour…
- Keywords: ed sheeran, macklemore, palestine, robert kraft, gillette stadium, nfl, tour, aid groups, Sheeran, Two-Chord, Politics, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-free-palestine-kraft-israel-12460162
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, macklemore, palestine, robert kraft, gillette stadium, nfl, tour, aid groups
## Ed Sheeran’s political stance
Ed Sheeran claims he doesn’t host political forums at his shows.

> Those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum
## Macklemore’s tour conflict
Macklemore opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in September 2024.

> free Palestine, free Lebanon, free Cuba to the Congo to Sudan to Iran
## Robert Kraft’s refusal
Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, refused Macklemore’s tour dates.

> the rapper would not be playing his building
## Tour cancellations
Macklemore was cut from eight tour dates, and other acts walked out.

> every remaining act walked out
## Sheeran’s financial loss
Sheeran lost $2 million and three support acts from his tour.

> Sheeran had called and asked Kraft to commit it
## Macklemore’s controversial past
Macklemore performed in a prosthetic hook nose and apologized for antisemitic costume.

> the costume was random
## Gaza ceasefire status
Gaza’s ceasefire is almost a year old with Israeli forces holding two-thirds of territory.

> Israeli forces holding roughly two-thirds of the territory
## Sheeran’s final stance
Sheeran named his tour 'Loop' after taking a side in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

> Sheeran finally took a side
## Key takeaway

Ed Sheeran lost $2 million and support acts after Macklemore’s tour cancellation over Palestinian activism.