Artists exit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
Middle East3 sources3 countries🔦 Under-reported17m ago
Four supporting acts, including the artist Finneas, withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s United States tour on Tuesday. The departures follow the removal of rapper Macklemore from the tour lineup, an action taken after he made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance.
Ed Sheeran has publicly denied personal involvement in the decision to drop Macklemore, attributing the move to the tour promoter. The musician stated that he felt it was necessary to clarify the facts surrounding the situation following the public controversy.
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Jamaica Observer (JM)Focuses on artist solidarity and the act of quitting
Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on Sheeran's denial and the promoter's role
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