# Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour

> Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments.
- Title: Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments. Macklemore is starting a 'Free Palestine'…
- Keywords: macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine, tour, pro palestinian, concert, palestine, israel, antiseemitism, gillette stadium, robert kraft, news
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/macklemore-announces-free-palestine-tour-ed-sheeran-controversy/19866837
- Published: 2026-09-24T19:02:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine, tour, pro palestinian, concert, palestine, israel, antiseemitism, gillette stadium, robert kraft, news
## Macklemore drops from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
## Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour
Macklemore announced Thursday he is launching a 'Free Palestine' tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour.
## Macklemore's social media statement
Macklemore wrote on social media that this is a moment of momentum and work to be done.
## Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments
Macklemore said he wanted to stand up on stages across America to say 'Free Palestine'.
## Sheeran's tour decision
Sheeran said he had to make difficult decisions after dropping Macklemore from the tour.
## Kraft's antisemitism concerns
Robert Kraft stated Macklemore's actions crossed a line due to antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
## Macklemore's antisemitism response
Macklemore said antisemitism is real and the word matters too much to be used as a shield against criticism of Israel.
## Key takeaway

Macklemore is starting a 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to pro-Palestinian stage comments.