{
  "id": 9688097,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Macklemore launches 'Free Palestine Tour' after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/showbiz-macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-after-being-dropped",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1540733/showbiz-macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-after-being"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York - Rapper Macklemore has launched a \"Free Palestine Tour\" following his removal from British pop star Ed Sheeran's show after making pro-Palestinian remarks. The \"Thrift Shop\" artist announced the three shows in London, Paris, and Dublin for late October, with US dates also planned, stating that all proceeds will benefit pro-Palestinian organizations. Macklemore explained that the decision to cancel his appearance on Sheeran's \"Loop Tour\" was made by tour promoters, not the British singer. The 43-year-old rapper expressed his disappointment, saying that when the wealthy can decide which voices are allowed on stage, everyone should take notice. He emphasized that being apolitical during a genocide is no longer acceptable and urged artists to use their platforms for more than just entertainment. Sheeran, known for his Grammy-winning music, has recently spoken out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, describing the situation in Gaza as \"catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.\" In response to Macklemore's removal, four other supporting artists have also pulled out of Sheeran's tour in solidarity with the rapper.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: US rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from British pop star Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, announced Thursday he will instead perform on his own \"Free Palestine Tour.\"",
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  "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."
}