AOC Says the Real Problem in Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Fallout Is Stadium Owners’ Censorship: ‘Not Just About One Artist’
"We need to be very clear about how dangerous a precedent this is," the New York congresswoman says The post AOC Says the Real Problem in Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Fallout Is Stadium Owners’ Censorship: ‘Not Just About One Artist’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) believes the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore controversy extends beyond just the two artists involved. During a recent interview, Ocasio-Cortez criticized stadium owners like Robert Kraft for their power to censor artists' speech, stating that this issue goes beyond just Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
She argued that this situation raises broader concerns about the abuse of power by a handful of stadium owners, which can jeopardize an artist's career if they speak out about any issue, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized that while it is essential to hold artists responsible for their actions, it is equally important to recognize the role that stadium owners play in shaping the narrative and protecting free speech.
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