What to Know About Ed Sheeran's Tour After Macklemore Was Cut
Children in Gaza thanked Macklemore after his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour sparked venue pushback over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
- Children in Gaza sent an emotional video message thanking rapper Macklemore for his vocal support of Palestinians after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following outspoken remarks at MetLife Stadium.
- During performances at MetLife Stadium on 4 and 5 September, Macklemore expressed support for Palestinians, introducing his protest track Hind's Hall with calls of 'Free Palestine.' Messina Touring Group then reported multiple venues refused to host him.
- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft acknowledged barring Macklemore from Gillette Stadium, citing what he called a 'broader history of rhetoric and imagery' that was 'deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community.' Macklemore has rejected antisemitism claims.
- Finneas announced his departure from the tour, writing 'Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.' Sheeran wrote he is 'not complicit' but respects Macklemore's determination to speak about his beliefs.
- Echo of the Survivors, a Gaza-based organization, shared the children's message stating 'We know you lost work because you stood with Palestine.' The group promised the Seattle rapper a handmade surprise if their message reaches him.
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Macklemore Praising a Columbia University Group That Called Oct. 7 an ‘Historic Win’ Is Why Ed Sheeran Canceled Him
Rapper Macklemore is attempting to spin his firing from the Ed Sheeran tour as a mere violation of his free speech when in reality the anti-Israel leftist didn't just yell "Free Palestine" at Sheeran's stadium-packed concerts. He also praised a radical Ivy League college group that said the mass murder of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023, was an "historic win" for Gazans.
British singer Ed Sheeran's world tour has become embroiled in controversy surrounding the war in Gaza. According to Axios and CNN on the 16th (local time), just one day after news broke that rapper Macklemore, who publicly supported Palestine, had been excluded from Ed Sheeran's concert lineup, opening acts followed one after another
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