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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran's

Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran's

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore

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.

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

Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'

Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'

Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance

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 […]

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore from tour 'was not mine'

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore from tour 'was not mine'

Ed Sheeran says the tour promoter removed Macklemore following backlash over his pro-Palestinian remarks, and stadium owner Robert Kraft also objected.

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Macklemore Leaving Tour: Venue, Promoter Made ‘Final’ Decisions

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Macklemore Leaving Tour: Venue, Promoter Made ‘Final’ Decisions

“I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution, and, unfortunately, was unable to do so,” singer says