Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision' - AP News
Ed Sheeran's tour faced disruptions after several supporting acts quit following the rapper Macklemore's controversial pro-Palestinian comments. Sheeran clarified that the removal of Macklemore from the tour was a decision made by the promoter.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the growing pressure on artists and promoters to navigate the political stances of their collaborators in a polarized global climate.
NEW YORK (AP) Ed Sheerans tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when…
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