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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, 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 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.

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

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

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (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'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.

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.

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Macklemore exit from Sheeran tour began with Palm Beach's Robert Kraft

Macklemore exit from Sheeran tour began with Palm Beach's Robert Kraft

Ed Sheeran was set to tour the world. Then he lost his opening acts, thanks to a dispute between Macklemore and Palm Beach's Robert Kraft.

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

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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 Says Dropping Macklemore From Tour Was ‘Promoter’s Decision, Not Mine,’ Explains Why He’s Not Speaking Out on Israel and Palestine

Ed Sheeran Says Dropping Macklemore From Tour Was ‘Promoter’s Decision, Not Mine,’ Explains Why He’s Not Speaking Out on Israel and Palestine

Ed Sheeran has commented on the decision to drop Macklemore from his U.S. Loop tour after the rapper made forceful “free Palestine” comments on stage during a political speech during the rapper’s performances opening for the singer at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. “I am appalled by the conflict between […]

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.

Ms. Rachel slams Ed Sheeran after Macklemore is dropped from his tour

Ms. Rachel slams Ed Sheeran after Macklemore is dropped from his tour

Famed children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel defended Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments and said Ed Sheeran "caved" to pressure.