Macklemore Defends Palestine After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
Several venues refused to host the shows with Macklemore on the lineup, and the promoter said removing him would avoid canceling the tour.
- Macklemore has been removed from the final eight stops of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following repeated onstage calls for a "Free Palestine." Messina Touring Group stated venues refused to host shows with the rapper.
- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly pressured Sheeran to drop Macklemore, citing concerns over "antisemitic rhetoric and imagery." Kraft confirmed Gillette Stadium opposed the rapper's appearance at upcoming shows.
- In a statement shared on Instagram Monday, Macklemore described Sheeran as a "brother" while noting "difficult conversations" ended in fundamental disagreement. He stated Sheeran was put in a "fucked up position" by the ultimatum.
- Messina Touring Group warned that retaining Macklemore "would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans." The tour continues at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 19th.
- American singer Pink reshared criticism of Macklemore's stance, adding to backlash. Standing firm, the rapper repeated "Free Palestine," asserting that if his advocacy costs him the stage, it remains his most successful tour.
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Macklemore Gets Support After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
Macklemore is receiving support after being removed from Ed Sheeran‘s tour following his recent comments about Palestine. The rapper has […] The Macklemore Gets Support After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour first appeared on The Blast
The request, he says, came from several American stadium owners after his opening concerts
RAPER Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour after expressing support for Palestine. The owners of several stadiums have given Sheeran an ultimatum to throw him out or they will cancel the concerts.
Macklemore writes that stadium owners pressured Sheeran because of the American's support for Palestinians
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BizTocMacklemore says Robert Kraft had him dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after his comments about the Palestinian territories
Macklemore said he's off Ed Sheeran's tour after pressure from billionaire Robert Kraft over comments the rapper made onstage.
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