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Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented

Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented

Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour raises bigger questions about free speech, venue power and who controls the stage.

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

Macklemore, in a Sept. 14 social media post, announced that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour over his comments on Palestinians and Gaza.

Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks

Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his U.S. tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was cut from the musical lineup over his "free Palestine" remarks on stage criticizing Israeli government actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Is Ed Sheeran's tour still coming to Florida after recent controversy?

Is Ed Sheeran's tour still coming to Florida after recent controversy?

Ed Sheeran breaks silence after Macklemore was removed from his tour, prompting other artists to drop out. Are Florida shows still on?

Ed Sheeran's openings quit tour after Macklemore dumped for pro-Palestinian remarks

Ed Sheeran's openings quit tour after Macklemore dumped for pro-Palestinian remarks

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his U.S. tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was axed from the musical lineup over his "free Palestine" remarks on stage criticizing Israeli government actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage

Mapping Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore fallout

Mapping Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore fallout

Macklemore was scheduled to open for Sheeran at 8 of his 10 remaining U.S. concerts.

Sheeran says Israeli critic Macklemore axed from tour at promoter's behest

Sheeran says Israeli critic Macklemore axed from tour at promoter's behest

By Kanishka Singh Sept 15 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was made by organisers, not him, after he failed to defuse the latest show-business furore over the Gaza conflict.

Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft hope to 'build bridges' after Macklemore tour exit

Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft hope to 'build bridges' after Macklemore tour exit

Robert Kraft pledged $2 million toward "aid in the region" after Macklemore urged him to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian organizations.

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage

Finneas, Lukas Graham, more drop from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's exit

Finneas, Lukas Graham, more drop from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's exit

Finneas O'Connell, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have all decided to drop out of Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's controversial exit.

Finneas and Every Other Ed Sheeran Opener Have Abandoned His Tour in Support of Macklemore

Finneas and Every Other Ed Sheeran Opener Have Abandoned His Tour in Support of Macklemore

Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe drop out after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians