Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Ed Sheeran announced on Instagram that it was not his decision to remove Macklemore from his US tour, but rather a choice made by the tour promoters, Messina Touring Group. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, was excluded from the tour after making pro-Palestinian statements during his performances in New Jersey, which drew criticism from Jewish groups.
Sheeran tried to address the issue by speaking with the venues and the promoters, but ultimately the decision to drop the rapper was made by the promoters. Sheeran expressed his desire to use his platform to promote peace and diplomacy, rather than engaging in political discussions.
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