Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's US Tour Over Palestine Comments
A concert promoter said venues would not allow shows featuring the rapper, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Rapper Macklemore has been removed as an opening act on Ed Sheeran's upcoming United States tour, according to a report published by Anadolu Agency.
The report cited a concert promoter as saying that venues scheduled to host the tour would not allow performances featuring Macklemore.
Anadolu Agency's report linked the decision to comments Macklemore has made on the Palestinian issue, though further details on the specific remarks were not provided in the report.
Macklemore, known for hits such as "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us," has previously voiced public support for Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Representatives for Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the tour promoter have not issued separate statements confirming the details reported by Anadolu Agency.
The report did not specify when the decision was made or which tour dates were affected.
Sources
- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after his comments on Palestine — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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