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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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Multiple performers leave Ed Sheeran tour amid Macklemore controversy: ‘Artists must not be silenced’ - The Boston Globe
Macklemore said Sheeran dropped him from his tour after the rapper’s pro-Palestinian remarks onstage allegedly drew backlash from Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
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