- Rapper Macklemore clarified that his calls to "Free Palestine" during Ed Sheeran's US tour were not a criticism of Jewish people, emphasising his message was focused on peace and equality.
- During his opening set at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, Macklemore performed his 2024 protest song "Hind's Hall" alongside backdrop imagery from Gaza and pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- The Israeli-American Council launched a petition demanding Ed Sheeran remove Macklemore from the remainder of his US tour dates for promoting a "one-sided political agenda".
- The council requested clarification from tour leadership regarding whether Macklemore's political imagery, speeches, and song choices had been pre-approved.
- Macklemore, a prominent advocate for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, remains listed on Ed Sheeran's official website as the supporting act for upcoming US stadium shows.
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