3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments
Four acts quit after Macklemore was removed, and Sheeran said the promoter made the call after venues threatened to cancel shows.
- On Tuesday, four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage during a recent performance.
- Macklemore's removal followed pressure from U.S. venues rallied by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who cited concerns over the rapper's rhetoric and recent comments at MetLife Stadium.
- Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas withdrew, stating "Artists must not be silenced" when speaking on the conflict in Gaza.
- Sheeran defended the tour's continuity, stating he avoids public political discussions to maintain a neutral environment for fans, attributing Macklemore's removal to promoters alone.
- The stadium tour resumes Saturday in Philadelphia with remaining stops at Gillette Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Lucas Oil Stadium amid the artist departures.
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Music acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in support of Macklemore, amid Gaza row
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage. Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Macklemore’s ousting and attributed the decision to the tour’s promoters, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted on social media t…
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Sheeran said he doesn't want to express his political opinions publicly.
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