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Opening Acts Pull Out of Ed Sheeran Tour Ahead of Philadelphia Show Amid Macklemore Controversy
Local pro-Palestine groups will protest at 4:30 p.m. after Macklemore was dropped from the show, and some ticket holders are seeking refunds.
- Ed Sheeran plays Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, his first show since removing rapper Macklemore from the Loop Tour. Pro-Palestinian groups plan to demonstrate outside the venue to "return the conversation to Palestine, and return Philadelphia to action."
- Macklemore was removed from the tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium earlier this month. The rapper claimed Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft gave Sheeran "an ultimatum" to drop the opening act or lose the venue.
- Musicians Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas quit the tour in solidarity with the Seattle performer. Philadelphia police are working with stadium organizers on security, which will include "a small army of cops" inside and outside.
- Sheeran denied firing the artist, stating it was "the promoter's decision." Kraft and the singer announced they would donate $4 million "to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis" following the controversy.
- The Philly Palestine Coalition and Shut Down D&Z scheduled a demonstration at NRG Station at 4:30 p.m. to address the cancellation. Ticket holders seeking refunds for the lineup change have reportedly begun receiving them through the venue.
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