Fly FM pulls Ed Sheeran songs from playlist amid Macklemore row
KUALA LUMPUR: Fly FM has stopped playing Ed Sheeran's songs following the controversy surrounding US rapper Macklemore's removal from the singer's Loop Tour.
Fly FM has removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist in response to the controversy surrounding Macklemore's exclusion from his Loop Tour. The English-language station posted an Instagram update stating that Sheeran's songs are no longer part of its rotation, accompanied by an image of the British singer and the phrase: "Off our playlist!
Some things matter more than music." Fly FM expressed support for Palestinians and artists who use their platforms to voice their opinions on the matter. They emphasized that music should provide a space for people to speak up instead of silencing issues. The station's decision drew attention and support from some users, who called for additional artists perceived to support Israel to be removed from the playlist.
Ireland's Classic Hits Radio also removed Sheeran's music from its playlist temporarily due to the controversy. Macklemore was initially removed from the US leg of the tour after making comments in support of Palestinians. Sheeran clarified that the decision was made by the tour promoter and venue owners, not by him personally. Macklemore subsequently donated his US$1 million (RM4.2 million) net earnings from the Loop Tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians.
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