Ed Sheeran's Tour Hit by Cancellations After Opening Acts Quit Over Macklemore's Removal
Four supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's North and South America tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments, according to NPR News.
Ed Sheeran's tour across North and South America has been thrown into disarray after four opening acts withdrew from the lineup, according to a report by NPR News.
The report said the acts quit in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments.
NPR News described the situation as having plunged the tour into chaos, though further details on the specific acts involved, the timeline of events, or the exact nature of Macklemore's comments were not included in the available report.
Representatives for Ed Sheeran and Macklemore have not been quoted in the available reporting regarding the departures or the circumstances surrounding Macklemore's removal from the tour.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.
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