Bono comments on Ed Sheeran, Macklemore concert controversy
Bono has commented on the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour, which saw Macklemore removed following his pro-Palestinian remarks. Bono suggested that pop stars should avoid personalizing political conflicts and noted Sheeran's desire to keep his music separate from political agendas.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the ongoing tension between artists' political expression and the commercial constraints of international touring.
Hear this story U2 frontman Bono has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the singer's tour when venues objected to the rapper's pro-Palestinian remarks .
Speaking with Rolling Stone , Bono opened up about working with the pop star on his band's surprise EP "Days of Ash" and offered his take on the matter, telling the outlet Sept. 30, that "we shouldn’t personalize this, what’s going on."
"(British musician) Brian Eno said today that pop stars are like little fish in a large sea of huge forces and religion and politics," Bono said. "And so I don’t want to dwell on Ed and Macklemore and that incident."
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