Macklemore Dropped from Ed Sheeran Tour Following Pro-Palestinian Remarks
Rapper's exit from Sheeran's Philadelphia show comes after comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict, according to the BBC.
Rapper Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made, the BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the change affects a show in Philadelphia, though further details of the circumstances surrounding Macklemore's removal from the lineup were not specified in the report.
The BBC report did not include direct statements from Sheeran, Macklemore, or their representatives regarding the decision.
Neither Sheeran's nor Macklemore's teams have publicly commented further on the matter, based on available reporting.
This is a developing story and further details are expected to emerge.
Sources
- Everything we know about the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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