Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’
Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran's concert at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night. This was Sheeran's first concert since rapper Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following onstage remarks in support of Palestine.
According to Variety, Jodi Rhoden, an organizer at Writers Against the War in Gaza, was among the attendees. The protesters were quoted as saying 'It's Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free'.
The incident involving Macklemore led to three other supporting acts, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Finneas, announcing they would leave the tour. Sheeran had stated that the promoter, not he, made the decision to drop Macklemore.
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