Several Artists Quit Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore's Removal
Four artists have announced their departure from the tour in protest against the rapper's removal, which came after pressure from U.S. venues.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour under pressure from several U.S. concert venues. The rapper, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, was excluded from the series of concerts.
In reaction to this decision, four artists and groups have already announced their departure from the tour, highlighting tensions surrounding musicians' freedom of expression on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- Plusieurs artistes quittent la tournée d’Ed Sheeran pour protester contre l’éviction du rappeur propalestinien Macklemore — Le Monde — Une
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