Macklemore Brings Palestine and ICE Message to Red Rocks Stage

WHO:

AllHipHop - Macklemore renewed his advocacy for Palestine and criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Billboard - Macklemore spoke to the crowd during his first show since his exit from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

AllHipHop - Ed Sheeran is named in connection with Macklemore’s removal from his tour.

WHAT:

AllHipHop - Macklemore brought a message about Palestine to the stage and criticized ICE.

Billboard - Macklemore paused the show to address the audience during a 17-song set.

WHERE:

AllHipHop - Macklemore delivered the messages at Red Rocks.

Billboard - The performance took place at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

HOW:

AllHipHop - Macklemore voiced his advocacy and criticism during his stage performance.

Billboard - He paused the performance and addressed the crowd.

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 14:00 UTC)

Macklemore used his first performance since leaving Ed Sheeran’s tour to renew his advocacy for Palestine and criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The rapper delivered the messages onstage at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he paused the show to address the crowd. His performance included a 17-song set, and the remarks came during that show. Macklemore’s departure from Sheeran’s tour was part of the background to the concert, with Sheeran named in connection with his removal. At Red Rocks, Macklemore brought his political message directly to the audience rather than limiting the night to music. He spoke about Palestine and voiced criticism of ICE while addressing concertgoers. The performance marked his first show since exiting the tour, combining a full set with a direct appeal to the crowd.