Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments

Ed Sheeran's US tour has come to a halt after all support acts announced their withdrawal in response to rapper Macklemore's removal from the lineup. The decision came after Macklemore was dropped for his pro-Palestinian comments during a performance, which was attributed by tour promoters Messina Touring Group. Sheeran himself clarified that the removal was not his choice, stating that he would not allow his fans to be disappointed or abandon his team.

He expressed his respect for Macklemore's stance but emphasized the importance of maintaining open dialogue. However, this did not quell the concerns of Sheeran's support acts. Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga, along with Danish band Lukas Graham and musician Finneas, the brother of singer Billie Eilish, all made their disapproval known on social media.

They cited their country's history and their commitment to justice as reasons for withdrawing from the tour. They emphasized that artists should not be silenced while advocating for oppressed groups. Sheeran had previously tried to avoid politics during his performances, but the pressure from his fellow artists put him in a difficult position.