Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Pro-Palestine Performance
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Rapper Macklemore was removed from opening for Ed Sheeran's tour after using his performance to advocate for Palestine, displaying flags and delivering a political message. The decision followed backlash and a petition from the Israeli-American Council.
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- Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour opening acts.
- Performance included Palestinian flags and pro-Palestine messages.
- Rapper stated belief in equal freedom for all people.
- Israeli-American Council petitioned for his removal.
- Critics called it a political rally, not a concert.
Rapper Macklemore has been officially removed from the remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran's tour, according to Rolling Stone magazine, following a controversial performance. During his set, which was intended to warm up the crowd for Sheeran, Palestinian flags were displayed, and videos calling for the "liberation of Palestine" were shown on screen, accompanied by a political speech from the rapper.
Macklemore stated on stage, "I believe every person walking on this earth deserves the exact same freedom," and addressed residents of Gaza and the West Bank, assuring them they were not forgotten. He reiterated these sentiments during a second performance the following night.
The rapper's opening sets sparked significant criticism. The Israeli-American Council launched a petition demanding Macklemore's removal from the tour, arguing that the event was meant to be an Ed Sheeran concert, not a political rally. The petition questioned the appropriateness of using a "warm-up show" to promote a "one-sided political agenda."
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