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

Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour across North and South America faces significant disruption after his supporting acts withdrew from the lineup in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. The controversy began when Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his onstage pro-Palestinian remarks.

In response to Macklemore's removal, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts—including a group that performs with Sheeran himself—subsequently dropped out of the tour. The simultaneous withdrawals have left the tour's schedule and supporting lineup in jeopardy.