Supporting Acts Exit Ed Sheeran Tour Amid Macklemore’s Removal Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
Four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup due to his pro-Palestinian comments made during a recent performance.
Houston, TX, September 16, 2026 — The lineup for Ed Sheeran’s tour has seen significant changes as four supporting acts have reportedly withdrawn their participation. This action follows the removal of rapper Macklemore from the tour’s roster.
Sources indicate that the decision by the supporting acts to leave was a direct response to Macklemore’s exclusion. Macklemore was reportedly removed from the tour lineup due to comments he made regarding Palestine during a recent performance. The specific details of Macklemore’s comments and the exact timing of their delivery were not provided. Similarly, the names of the four supporting acts that have withdrawn were not disclosed. The nature of their contractual agreements or any public statements made by the departing acts were also not detailed in the information available.
The series of withdrawals raises questions about the tour’s progression and any potential impact on its schedule or future bookings. The contractor’s name, beyond Ed Sheeran as the headliner, was not provided, nor were specific dates or locations associated with the performances in question. Information regarding the promoter or management’s official statements on the matter, beyond the reported removal of Macklemore, was also absent.
Ed Sheeran’s tour has not yet commented on the departure of the supporting acts or the circumstances surrounding Macklemore’s removal. The sequence of events leading to Macklemore’s exclusion and the subsequent exits of the four other performers remains a developing situation. Further details regarding the tour’s operational status and any adjustments to the performance schedule are not yet available.
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