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Recording artist Macklemore appears on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series in Central Park in New York on July 22, 2022, left, and Ed Sheeran appears at the premiere of the film “F1 The Movie” in London on June 23, 2025. (AP Photo)
September 24, 2026, 10:28 pm
Macklemore hits back with ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being dumped from Ed Sheeran tour
US rapper announces three shows in London, Paris and Dublin for late October, with US dates in the works; says other artists will be announced soon
By AFP and ToI Staff
Ed Sheeran speaks at the start of a concert in Philadelphia, on September 19, 2026. (Screenshots/Ed Sheeran via Instagram/X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 20, 2026, 9:50 am
Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ amid ongoing outcry over Macklemore’s ouster
Singer calls Hamas October 7 attack ‘horrific,’ says ‘what is happening in Gaza is catastrophic,’ as small group protests outside show over rapper’s removal for anti-Israel remarks
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Macklemore performs at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater during the South by Southwest Music Festival on March 17, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
September 19, 2026, 6:46 am
In banning Macklemore, Kraft cites rapper’s ‘broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery’
Critics of pro-Palestinian singer draw attention to his 2014 ‘Jewface’ appearance, for which ADL forgave him at the time, as he causes fresh outrage with ‘genocide’ remarks
By Shira Li Bartov
Macklemore performs at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater during the South by Southwest Music Festival on March 17, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
September 17, 2026, 6:34 pm
The Macklemore battle presents a trap that pro-Israel activists have yet to escape
The cancellation of the pro-Palestinian rapper from Ed Sheeran’s tour is still playing out. But advocates for Israel are still struggling to figure out how to quash anti-Israel invective without drawing even more attention to their opponents
By Ben Sales
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
September 17, 2026, 4:44 pm
Robert Kraft says singer Sheeran asked him to match $2 million aid pledge amid Macklemore beef
Patriots owner who pushed musician to drop rapper from tour over anti-Israel performance says Macklemore later asked him to match $1 million pledge to Palestinian groups, promises to ‘build bridges’
By ToI Staff
Recording artist Macklemore appears on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series in Central Park in New York on July 22, 2022, left, and Ed Sheeran appears at the premiere of the film “F1 The Movie” in London on June 23, 2025. (AP Photo)
September 16, 2026, 2:11 am
Ed Sheeran’s Americas tour in trouble as opening acts quit over Macklemore’s removal
Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Danish band Lukas Graham and Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas drop out in solidarity with rapper who was ousted for onstage comments against Israel
By Agencies
Rap singer Macklemore performs before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans, September 19, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo/ Elaine Thompson/ File)
September 14, 2026, 8:42 pm
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘Free Palestine’ MetLife set
Rapper says Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran and rallied other stadium owners against him; Patriots owner takes credit for decision after promoter said venues threatened to cancel shows
By ToI Staff
Host Pink speaks during the 79th Tony Awards on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
September 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pink says standing up for Jews has been ‘lonelier’ than she expected
Pop star says backlash followed her criticism of Macklemore’s MetLife set, but stresses she does not oppose calls to ‘Free Palestine’ or want him silenced, saying her concern was Jewish attendees feeling targeted
By ToI Staff
Macklemore performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 5, 2026, as a screen behind him displays a message reading, “Holocaust survivor says stop the genocide in Gaza.” (Screenshot/X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 6, 2026, 10:18 am
Macklemore calls for a ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran at New Jersey show
Rapper performs anti-Israel ‘Hind’s Hall’ song as Gaza footage plays behind him; Israeli concertgoers express anguish, say they felt ambushed
By ToI Staff
US rapper Macklemore performs during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games at the Merkur Spielarena in Düsseldorf, western Germany on September 9, 2023. (Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
February 13, 2025, 1:25 pm
Macklemore’s latest anti-Israel music video puts West Bank and Holocaust side by side
Posted Tuesday, rapper’s song ‘F—ed up’ has garnered more than 14 million views on X alone; images of Jews and Israelis in negative contexts appear throughout
By Ben Sales
Macklemore performs during the South by Southwest Music Festival on March 17, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
May 8, 2024, 6:55 am
US rapper Macklemore releases anthem for anti-Israel occupation at Columbia
In ‘Hind’s Hall,’ artist who has previously been accused of antisemitism lobs claims of ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’ at Israel, says ‘the Nakba never ended’; royalties to go to UNRWA
By Ben Sales
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