{
  "id": 9659634,
  "title": "Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine Tour' After Ed Sheeran Exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-after-ed-sheeran-exit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:10:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2120284/macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-after-ed-sheeran-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American rapper Macklemore revealed on Thursday, September 24, 2026, an independent concert series named the Free Palestine Tour. This announcement came after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's North American tour for supporting Gaza on stage. All the funds generated from the tour will go towards supporting Palestinian organizations, Macklemore wrote in an Instagram statement. Presale tickets for the tour will be available starting Monday, September 28, 2026. The tour will begin in Europe, with specific dates in Dublin, Paris, and London revealed. Additional dates in the United States and guest performances will be announced soon.",
  "summary": "Following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, American rapper Macklemore announces the independent \"Free Palestine Tour\" to raise funds for Gaza.",
  "key_points": [
    "Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour on September 24, 2026",
    "Funds from tour go to Palestinian organizations",
    "Presale tickets start September 28, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour redirects his music to support a cause and compensates for lost touring opportunities after being dropped by Ed Sheeran, with all proceeds aiding Palestinian organizations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}