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Macklemore’s Loop Tour Removal Triggers Major Ticket Fallout

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Macklemore Removed

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, sparking controversy.
Macklemore pledged to donate $1 million of his tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups.
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga withdrew from the Loop Tour after his removal.
Resale prices for Macklemore’s Colorado show rose 45% while Philadelphia tickets fell 17%.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft warned stadiums could cancel Sheeran’s shows, costing $5-7 million.

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Sheeran Banned

Classic Hits Radio removed Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlist “for the foreseeable future.”
Carla Speight said Sheeran faces a “near-impossible” PR dilemma as his name trends during boycott calls.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud publicly invited Macklemore to perform a free city-sponsored concert in solidarity.
Fans flooded X asking Ticketmaster for full refunds after Macklemore’s removal changed the tour lineup.

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Macklemore Removed

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, sparking controversy.
Macklemore pledged to donate $1 million of his tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups.
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga withdrew from the Loop Tour after his removal.
Resale prices for Macklemore’s Colorado show rose 45% while Philadelphia tickets fell 17%.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft warned stadiums could cancel Sheeran’s shows, costing $5-7 million.

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