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Macklemore continues his momentum after having the biggest week of his life in over a decade. His name has become synonymous with resistance and taking a stand over the genocide happening to the Palestinian people.
The result of him getting ousted from Ed Sheeran’s tour by Robert Kraft and the show promoters has ignited a chain reaction he probably didn’t see coming.
It put both Kraft and Sheeran on the defensive, forcing them to release less than ideal statements. Shortly after, every single one of Sheeran’s opening acts, including his band, left the tour. The acts, Lukas Graham, Phinneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga, have all withdrawn, citing their discomfort with playing venues that would silence artists. Additionally, they also wanted to be in solidarity with Macklemore.
Things for Sheeran have gotten so bad, that signs have been posted where you, yes, I mean YOU could open for Ed Sheeran if you send in a YouTube video. Of course, that backfired greatly as well.
Now, he’s going on tour and every dollar earned will go to pro-Palestine relief funds. He posted the announcement on X.
“What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage. When the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage and which ones are too dangerous to hear, everyone should be paying attention. So we’re going on tour. All proceeds will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement. Sign up at http://macklemore.com.”
It’s unclear who else will join him on tour. The US leg of the tour is coming soon. For now, Macklemore and guests will head to Paris, London, and Dublin.
What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage. When the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage and which ones are too dangerous to hear, everyone should be paying attention.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) September 24, 2026
So we're going on tour. All proceeds will benefit organizations… pic.twitter.com/Eow5Lv1SCH
