Supporting Acts Quit Ed Sheeran's US Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore Over Palestine Remarks
Several opening acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have reportedly withdrawn after Macklemore was removed from the lineup for saying 'Free Palestine,' according to Al Jazeera.
Several supporting acts on Ed Sheeran's United States tour have withdrawn from the shows in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was reportedly banned from performing after saying "Free Palestine," according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 16.
Al Jazeera reported that the departures came after Macklemore's removal from the tour's lineup, which the outlet linked to his public expression of support for Palestinians. The report described the move by the opening acts as a show of solidarity with Macklemore following his exit.
Details on the exact number of artists who have pulled out, their identities, and the specific circumstances surrounding Macklemore's removal were not fully outlined in the available report. Al Jazeera did not immediately provide further comment from Ed Sheeran's team, tour organizers, or the artists involved.
The reported withdrawals add to a broader pattern in which entertainers have taken public stances on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with some facing professional consequences for statements supporting Palestinians. This report is based on limited available information, and further details have not been independently verified.
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- Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine? — Al Jazeera — All
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