Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour as a support artist. Following the decision, all of Sheeran's opening artists left the tour in solidarity. Ticket prices for the remaining shows in the United States, Mexico and South America fell. Some fans also reacted to the tour continuing without all of the artists originally listed and asked for refunds.

Sheeran said he was horrified by the conflict between Israel and Palestine but did not enter the political debate. He argued that people attending his concerts were not expecting a political forum. Patti Ann said she fully supported Sheeran's decision and said she believed a concert venue was not a place for politics.

Matt Jaye sought a refund for tickets he had purchased for Sheeran's concert in Tampa, but his request was rejected. Heather Park said that she still loved the music.

Separately, Sheeran's song Thinking Out Loud was played as the first dance at Damien Given's wedding.