The Latest Breaking News from Macklemore

Macklemore donates $1 million after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour. And he’s calling on Robert Kraft to match it: ‘Perhaps we can agree on this’

He delivered a ‘free Palestine’ plea in one of his recent performances

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Want to open for Ed Sheeran? Ill-timed contest to find tour support act flooded with fake entries

Sheeran’s support acts have all pulled out of his Loop tour in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who was removed following his pro-Palestine comments

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Dear Ed Sheeran, fence-sitting is so last century: musicians can no longer opt out of politics

It’s all very 2026: with a stadium owner on one side and angry support acts on the other, the cornered star will have to pick a side, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Ed Sheeran songs removed from airwaves over Macklemore Palestine row

Classic Hits Radio has pulled the singer from its rotation following ‘the reaction from our listeners’

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Billy Bragg says Ed Sheeran should cancel his tour over Macklemore row: ‘This could tarnish his career’

Bragg also hit out at billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft, accusing him of ‘trying to intimidate an artist into silence’

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Robert Kraft Touts Businesses Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together, Critics Respond: 'Stop the Genocide First'

Robert Kraft has defended initiatives involving Palestinians and Israelis after Macklemore challenged him to match a $1 million donation following the rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Macklemore challenges Robert Kraft to donate $1m as Sheeran asks him for $2m

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The Independent UK · Sep 17

Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row

A radio station has dropped Ed Sheeran’s music after “the reaction from our listeners” to the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour over…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore tour controversy

The station said that the Galway Girl singer will no longer be featured on the show for the ‘foreseeable future’

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Robert Kraft Pledges $2M After Macklemore Challenge: 'I Have Brought Young Palestinians and Israelis Together'

Robert Kraft pledges $2 million in humanitarian aid after Macklemore challenged him to match his donation, while highlighting his work bringing Palestinians and Israelis together.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17