Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' comments
Macklemore said he is not antisemitic and that conflating antisemitism with criticism of Israel's actions is to avoid Israeli accountability.
Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after making pro-Palestinian comments during a recent concert. On September 14, Macklemore posted on Instagram that he and Sheeran, 35, had "some difficult conversations" about his remarks and pro-Palestinian stance at a September 4 show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Venue owners then informed promoters that they would not allow Sheeran to perform with Macklemore in the lineup. Messina Touring Group, Sheeran's tour promoter, confirmed that Macklemore would not perform on the remaining dates of the Loop Tour, which includes eight of the ten remaining shows from September 19. During the concert, Macklemore stated that he wanted to stand up for Palestine and loudly declare his support, emphasizing that people in Gaza and the West Bank should know that they are not forgotten.
Stadium owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, responded by rallying against Macklemore's participation, claiming he would not be allowed to perform in their venues. Kraft stated that he felt a responsibility to stand up when he believed the line of decency had been crossed.
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