Rapper Macklemore made 'Free Palestine' during the set at a performance. A petition later urged Ed Sheeran to remove him from their current tour. It picked up wide attention across digital platforms during the weekend.
Actor Michael Rapaport labelled Macklemore a 'clown' on social media. Short and blunt. As of Sunday, 6 September 2026, neither Macklemore's team nor Ed Sheeran's camp had released any statement.