Ed Sheeran Abandoned by Several Artists After Pro-Palestinian Rapper Macklemore's Removal
Musicians Finneas, Beoga, Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham have announced they are leaving Ed Sheeran's tour to protest the exclusion of Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
Several artists announced Tuesday their withdrawal from Ed Sheeran's tour, according to reports from France 24. The decision follows the removal of rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage in early September.
The artists involved are Finneas, Beoga, Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham, who were among the opening acts or collaborators on the British singer's tour. According to France 24, they announced their departure to protest the way Macklemore was treated.
The American rapper sparked controversy after making remarks in support of the Palestinian cause during a concert in early September. These statements led to his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, according to the same source.
The move by the four artists thus represents a public stance against this exclusion, though no further details about the terms of their departure have been provided by France 24 at this stage.
Neither Ed Sheeran nor his team have publicly responded to these successive announcements so far, based on available information.
Sources
- Ed Sheeran lâché par plusieurs artistes après l'exclusion du rappeur propalestinien Macklemore — France 24 — Français
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