U2 stand by Macklemore’s Palestine comments, urge fans not to ‘vilify’ Ed Sheeran
U2 have spoken out about Macklemore’s exit from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour, defending the rapper’s freedom to express his views on stage while asking that Sheeran not be singled out for criticism. The band’s view In an interview with BBC News, guitarist the Edge said the band fully supports Macklemore’s right as an artist to say what he chose to say. He also said he didn’t think Sheeran deserved to…
U2 have defended Macklemore's right to speak his mind on stage during Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour, while urging Sheeran not to face criticism. In an interview with BBC News, guitarist The Edge expressed U2's full support for the rapper's freedom of expression. He noted that Sheeran had been put in a difficult situation and did not believe the singer deserved to be "vilified."
The drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., added that it is each artist's own decision whether to be politically engaged, emphasizing that U2 would stand up for people's right to share their opinions, provided they do not incite violence. He reiterated U2's stance that no promoter, venue owner or wealthy backer should have the power to silence an artist.
Macklemore has since performed at three benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London, raising funds for organizations that support Palestinians.
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