Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour in solidarity with Macklemore
Four of Ed Sheeran's supporting acts have quit his tour abruptly. This decision came after rapper Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian remarks. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Lukas Graham are leaving the tour. Finneas, Billie Eilish's collaborator, also withdrew from his South American dates. These artists expressed solidarity with Palestine and its people.
Aaron Rowe, one of Ed Sheeran's opening acts on his U.S. tour, has decided to leave the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and the Palestinian people who are suffering. This decision comes after Macklemore was removed from the tour due to his "Free Palestine" messaging during his performances. Rowe stated that he cannot support a situation where billionaires use their power to silence those who speak up against Israeli genocide and the murder of children.
He emphasized his commitment to his ancestors who resisted colonization and fought for the freedom he enjoys today in Ireland, signing off with "FREE PALESTINE."
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