Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
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Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after he made pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. The decision was taken by tour promoters, with the stadium owner citing concerns over the rapper’s rhetoric. Following the cut, several of Sheeran’s opening acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- BBC News·Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
- Al Jazeera·Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
- Al Jazeera·Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
- Al Jazeera·Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?
Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.
- BBC News·Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
- Al Jazeera·Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
- NPR·Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.
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