Ed Sheeran’s US tour in chaos as supporting acts, band quit after Macklemore axed
The furore erupted after the US rapper expressed pro-Palestinian views on stage during Sheeran’s New Jersey shows.
Ed Sheeran announced on Tuesday that American rapper Macklemore has been removed from his US concert tour, stating that the decision was taken by the tour promoter and not by him. Sheeran's tour includes other musicians like Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe, who have also decided to leave the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
The promoter, Messina Touring Group, cited venue owners' refusal to host concerts with Macklemore as the reason for the decision. Macklemore's exclusion from the tour comes after his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4th concert in New Jersey. Sheeran expressed respect for Macklemore's stance but emphasized his own approach of not using his professional platform for politics.
Macklemore has been vocal about his support for Palestinians and released a protest anthem titled "Hind's Hall" in solidarity with pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
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