More artists drop out of Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Summary
Several artists left Ed Sheeran’s tour to support rapper Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert. The departures highlight the tension around expressing views on the conflict in Gaza during public events.Key Facts
- Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying "Free Palestine!" on stage.
- Ed Sheeran said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour promoters, not him.
- Four artists—Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas—quit the tour in support of Macklemore.
- The Irish groups cited their country’s history with colonialism as part of their reason for leaving.
- Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, said artists should not be silenced when speaking for oppressed people.
- Robert Kraft, who owns NFL’s New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, was reportedly involved in pressuring venues to ban Macklemore.
- Macklemore apologized to Jewish people but stood by his pro-Palestinian remarks.
- Ed Sheeran stated he wants to keep politics out of his shows and support his team and fans.
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