Rapper Macklemore said 'Free Palestine' during the set at a live show. A petition then called on Ed Sheeran to drop him from their ongoing tour. It drew wide attention across digital platforms over the weekend.
Actor Michael Rapaport branded Macklemore a 'clown' in an online post. Sharp and direct. As of Sunday, 6 September 2026, neither Macklemore's team nor Ed Sheeran's camp had issued any statement.