Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out
More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.
Ed Sheeran's Loop tour faced controversy after opening act Macklemore was removed following his speeches supporting Palestine. Macklemore, 43, announced on Instagram that Sheeran, 35, had removed him from the tour. In response, all four remaining opening acts and Sheeran's live band withdrew from the tour. The opening acts were Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Beoga.
Sheeran released a statement on Instagram clarifying that Macklemore's removal was the decision of the tour promoters, not his own. He stated that he respects Macklemore's stance but believes there are other ways to advocate for peace. Sheeran emphasized that he uses his platform to unite people and does not engage in political discussions during his shows, as his young audience is not expecting a political forum.
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