Recording artist Macklemore said 'Free Palestine' during the set at a performance. A petition then called on Ed Sheeran to remove him from their current tour. It picked up heavy attention on the internet during the weekend.
Actor Michael Rapaport branded Macklemore a 'clown' on social media. Sharp and direct. As of Sunday, 6 September 2026, neither Macklemore's team nor Ed Sheeran's camp had released any statement.