Ed Sheeran says venues and promoter removed Macklemore from tour

Ed Sheeran said removal of Macklemore from his US tour was not his decision, blaming venues and promoter Messina Touring Group. Macklemore was dropped after onstage 'Free Palestine' statements, the BBC reported. Sheeran said Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft admitted involvement in the decision, Pitchfork reported on 20 September.