According to Macklemore, who was featured on Ed Sheeran's tour, it is a human message, not a political one, when he speaks out on war-related topics.

Macklemore performed his first concert after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to his pro-Palestinian stance. He emphasized that speaking out against war is a human issue, not a political one, advocating for Palestine and other regions in distress. He criticized the censorship of artists based on their opinions, referencing a recent statement by Metallica's James Hetfield about not wanting to influence audiences. Macklemore was banned from Sheeran's concerts after pressure from stadium owners, leading to other performers leaving the tour in solidarity. He announced a Free Palestine tour, with proceeds going to charities supporting Palestine.