#SHOWBIZ Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision
WASHINGTON: Pop star Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday dropping American rapper Macklemore from his US concert tour was not Sheeran’s decision but that of the tour’s promoter, even as Sheeran distinguished his political approach from Macklemore’s.
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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