Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Concert Lineup Following Pro-Palestine Statements
Macklemore has been removed from the lineup for an upcoming Ed Sheeran concert at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. This decision follows the rapper's recent pro-Palestine statements made at previous tour stops. While the promoter cited venue issues, Macklemore himself indicated…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 14, 2026 —
Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the lineup for an upcoming concert featuring Ed Sheeran at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. The decision comes after Macklemore made public statements in support of Palestine during previous tour stops.
Information obtained indicates that the promoter cited unspecified venue issues as the reason for Macklemore’s removal. However, the artist himself has suggested that the decision was influenced by pressure from the stadium’s ownership. The specific details regarding the exact nature of the pressure or the venue issues were not immediately available.
Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks were made at earlier performances, leading to his subsequent exclusion from the Tampa event. The concert is scheduled to take place at Raymond James Stadium, a prominent venue in Tampa. The specific date of the concert was not provided in the summary.
Representatives for the promoter and stadium ownership have not offered further comment beyond the initial statement regarding venue issues. The absence of Macklemore from the lineup marks a notable change for the planned event. Further details on the circumstances surrounding his removal were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Colin Wolf on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
