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3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments
- 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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Rocky Mountain OutlookEd Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Hours after Sheeran said he refused to be drawn into a discussion about the war in Gaza, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga,…
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