Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran US Tour Over Pro-Palestinian Stance
Rapper Macklemore claims he was removed as a support act on Ed Sheeran's US tour because of his public support for Palestinians.
Rapper Macklemore has said he was cut from Ed Sheeran's upcoming United States tour because of his pro-Palestinian stance, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The musician stated that his removal from the tour lineup was connected to his public expressions of support for Palestinians, the report said.
Al Jazeera's report did not include additional comment from Ed Sheeran, his representatives, or tour organizers regarding the circumstances of the change to the lineup.
Macklemore has previously spoken out on the war in Gaza and has voiced solidarity with Palestinians in public statements and songs, though further details on the specific tour dates or timeline of his removal were not provided in the report.
This is a developing story, and further details from the artists or tour organizers have not yet been independently confirmed.
Sources
- Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance — Al Jazeera — All
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