Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour Following Fallout with Ed Sheeran

Macklemore, a U.S. rapper, announced the 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, which he attributed to a fallout over political positions. The tour, set to begin in Dublin in October, includes dates in Paris and London, with U.S. dates planned. Proceeds from the tour will be donated to organizations supporting Palestinians, as confirmed by multiple outlets. Macklemore stated, 'Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work,' a sentiment echoed by several news sources. The Irish Times reported that Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour, while other outlets noted the fallout without specifying the exact nature of the conflict. The tour's announcement has drawn attention to the intersection of music and political activism in the current climate. Sources consistently reported Macklemore's announcement and the tour's details, though the exact nature of the fallout with Sheeran was not universally detailed. The event has been covered by nine news outlets, with most reporting from international and U.S.-based media.