Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- American rapper Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks, announced on Thursday he would headline his own "Free Palestine" concert tour that will start next month.

The tour will begin in Dublin, Paris and London, Macklemore said in an Instagram post. US dates and additional performers will be announced later, he said, adding that proceeds would be donated to organizations that support the Palestinian people.

"Being apolitical during a genocide doesn't work anymore," he said. "People are asking artists to show up, educate themselves and ?be in community. To use the stage for more than entertainment. To push back when the call for a Free Palestine is met with attempts...