Ed Sheeran's Tour in Turmoil as Opening Acts Quit Over Macklemore's Removal
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Four opening acts for Ed Sheeran's North American tour have quit in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments. The departing artists cited solidarity with Palestine and opposition to perceived silencing of oppressed voices. Ed Sheeran stated the decision to remove Macklemore was made by promoters, not him, and that he is not complicit in the conflict.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Four opening acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed for anti-Israel remarks.
- The departing artists expressed solidarity with Palestine and criticized silencing of oppressed voices.
- Ed Sheeran stated promoters, not he, decided to remove Macklemore from the tour.
- Macklemore cited venue pressure and Robert Kraft's influence for his removal.
- The Israeli-American Council criticized Sheeran for providing a platform for alleged antisemitism.
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