# Macklemore’s Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran Tour Drama > Macklemore drops from Ed Sheeran’s tour after Gaza conflict speech, now launching Free Palestine Tour with $1M donation. - Title: Macklemore’s Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran Tour Drama - Summary: Macklemore drops from Ed Sheeran’s tour after Gaza conflict speech, now launching Free Palestine Tour with $1M donation. Macklemore’s tour exit and new Free… - Keywords: breaking, macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine tour, gaza conflict, palestine, israel, pink, i a c, robert kraft, gillette stadium, unicef - Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a73820706/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-drama - Author: Samantha Olson - Published: 2026-09-24T14:40:25+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: breaking, macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine tour, gaza conflict, palestine, israel, pink, i a c, robert kraft, gillette stadium, unicef ## Macklemore’s Gaza Speech Macklemore spoke about Palestine during Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour in New Jersey on September 4, 2026, calling for 'Free Palestine' amid Gaza conflict. > A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart: 'Free Palestine.' ## Pink Reshared Anti-Macklemore Post Pink reshared a pro-Israel post condemning Macklemore’s speech, facing backlash for the social media move without explicitly supporting Israel. > Just Give Me A Reason ## Israeli-American Council Petition The Israeli-American Council launched a petition demanding Macklemore be removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour over his political speech. > This was an Ed Sheeran concert, not a political rally, not a protest, and not an activist event. ## Pink Clarifies 2014 Incident Pink explained she reshared the post due to Macklemore’s 2014 antisemitic costume, which he later apologized for, emphasizing her Jewish identity. > Every Jew I know knew exactly what it was. ## Macklemore Dropped from Tour Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after the Israeli-American Council petition and Pink’s posts led to venue cancellations. > Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates. ## Ed’s Silence and Solidarity Withdrawals Ed Sheeran’s opening acts withdrew from his tour in solidarity with Macklemore after the controversy escalated. > Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. ## Macklemore Challenges Robert Kraft Macklemore challenged Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian relief efforts after donating his tour earnings. > I will be donating the entire $1 million of my net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people. ## Robert Kraft’s $2M Offer Robert Kraft agreed to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation, pledging $2 million for Palestinian relief efforts with Ed Sheeran’s support. > Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners and our goal is to continue to work together to build bridges. ## Ed’s Cousin Accuses Ed of Malice Ed’s cousin claimed Ed is 'malicious' and 'not a good person,' alleging he turned his back on him after becoming famous. > He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music so I can’t say he’s even a good artist. ## Ed Breaks Silence on Gaza Ed Sheeran admitted he regretted difficult decisions during the Gaza conflict, calling it 'catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.' > This is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. ## Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour Macklem: Macklemore announced a Free Palestine Tour with all proceeds benefiting Palestinian aid organizations starting in Dublin and Paris. > It’s 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore. ## Macklemore’s $1M Donation Macklemore donated $1 million from his tour earnings to six Palestinian aid organizations, challenging Robert Kraft to match the donation. > I will be donating the entire $1 million of my net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people. ## Ed’s Tour Cancellation Ed Sheeran canceled his tour after Macklemore’s speech, leading to multiple artists withdrawing in solidarity with Palestine. > Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine. ## Macklemore’s Palestine Solidarity Macklemore pledged to join artists who stand in solidarity with Palestine, emphasizing the need for political action over entertainment. > To use the stage for more than entertainment. To push back when the call for a Free Palestine is met with attempts to silence it. ## Robert Kraft’s Stadium Ban Macklemore was banned from stadiums in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Tampa after the controversy. > He was banned from playing stadiums in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Tampa. ## Ed’s Apology to Fans Ed Sheeran apologized to fans for 'difficult decisions' he regretted, acknowledging the Gaza conflict as 'catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.' > This is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. ## Key takeaway Macklemore’s tour exit and new Free Palestine Tour announcement follow backlash over his Gaza conflict speech at Ed Sheeran’s concert.