Ed Sheeran apologizes after Macklemore eviction controversy from his tour
The British singer condemned the situation in Gaza on Saturday and acknowledged "mistakes" after removing the American rapper from his tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
British singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday for the controversy that erupted this week following the removal of American rapper Macklemore from his tour, for which Macklemore was scheduled to open shows.
According to reports, Macklemore had been removed from the tour due to pro-Palestinian remarks he had made.
"What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate," Ed Sheeran said at the start of his first concert in Philadelphia, according to the same sources.
The singer also acknowledged making "mistakes" in how he handled this matter, without elaborating on the nature of those errors or the exact circumstances that led to the rapper's removal.
This controversy comes at a time when several artists have publicly taken positions on the situation in Gaza, sparking reactions and debate within the music industry.
No further details have been provided at this stage regarding a possible reinstatement of Macklemore in Ed Sheeran's tour.
Sources
- Dans la tourmente, Ed Sheeran dénonce la situation à Gaza et reconnaît "des erreurs" — France 24 — Français
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