Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Dates Following Palestine Advocacy
Gillette Stadium's owner cited concerns over the rapper's rhetoric as the reason for barring him from performances, according to Al Jazeera.
Rapper Macklemore has been removed from scheduled performances on Ed Sheeran's tour, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
The report states that the owner of Gillette Stadium cited concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as the reason for barring him from performing at the venue.
According to Al Jazeera, the decision follows Macklemore's advocacy on behalf of Palestinians, though further details regarding the specific rhetoric in question, the exact dates affected, or statements from Macklemore, Ed Sheeran or tour organizers were not provided in the available reporting.
Al Jazeera did not specify whether other tour stops would be affected or whether Macklemore has responded publicly to being dropped from the dates.
This report is based on limited details from Al Jazeera; further confirmation from additional sources or official statements from those involved was not immediately available.
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- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy — Al Jazeera — All
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