Rapper Macklemore says his upcoming three-date European tour has sold out following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour.

Macklemore announced on Wednesday that all three dates for his newly organized 'Free Palestine' tour in Dublin, Paris, and London have sold out. The rapper scheduled these headlining shows shortly after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour, where he had faced backlash for his public support of the Palestinian people.

Tour Details and Response

The tour is scheduled to begin in Dublin on October 26, followed by Paris on October 29 and London on October 30. Macklemore stated that all proceeds from the tour will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian movement. In a social media post, the artist expressed that he was "blown away" by the response and emphasized his belief that musicians can use their platforms to raise funds and demonstrate collective action.

Context of Tour Removal

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour followed his performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he spoke in support of Palestine. Macklemore claimed that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured venues to drop him from the lineup. Kraft confirmed his decision to bar the rapper from Gillette Stadium, citing concerns over Macklemore’s stage comments and a history of rhetoric he described as antisemitic. Ed Sheeran stated that the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the promoter and venues, not by him, and that he attempted to mediate the situation. Following the fallout, other opening acts, including Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe, withdrew from Sheeran’s tour.