Ed Sheeran Says US Promoter Responsible for Macklemore Tour Drop
The British singer said it was important to "set out some facts" after rapper Macklemore was removed from a tour lineup following his expressions of support for Palestine.
British musician Ed Sheeran has said that a US tour promoter, not himself, was responsible for dropping rapper Macklemore from a concert lineup, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Sheeran said it was important to "set out some facts" regarding the situation, the report said.
The move to remove Macklemore reportedly came after the US rapper voiced support for Palestine, according to Al Jazeera.
Details on the specific tour, dates, and the promoter involved were not fully outlined in available reporting. Al Jazeera did not immediately provide further comment from Macklemore or the promoter named by Sheeran.
Sources
- Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore — Al Jazeera — All
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