Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comment
Four supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's US tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed from the lineup following pro-Palestinian comments. The artists cited their commitment to activism and opposition to silencing political speech as reasons for their departure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing intersection of entertainment, celebrity activism, and the polarized discourse surrounding the Gaza conflict.
Macklemore (right) has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour. ( Reuters: Steve Marcus, file )
All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opening act Macklemore.
The rapper was removed from the US tour for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing earlier this month at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
Sheeran says dropping Macklemore was not his decision but that of the tour's promoter.
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Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Danish band Lukas Graham, and US artist Finneas posted on Instagram that they were pulling out.
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