Ed Sheeran Tour: Multiple Artists Exit Following Macklemore's Removal
According to reports by France 24, the British singer saw several members of his tour walk out on Tuesday in solidarity with the American rapper who was removed after making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
British singer Ed Sheeran faced a wave of departures from several artists on his tour on Tuesday, September 15, according to reports by France 24.
According to the same source, the team members in question justified their decision by citing the removal of American rapper Macklemore, who allegedly made pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
France 24 notes that this group departure came directly following the removal, though it did not provide details at this point about the identities of all the artists involved or the exact circumstances of the decision made regarding Macklemore.
No official response from Ed Sheeran, his representatives, or Macklemore is mentioned in the available information at this time.
Sources
- Ed Sheeran : le départ en cascade de plusieurs de ses artistes — France 24 — Français
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