Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after ‘Free Palestine’ statements
Middle East4 sources4 countries4m ago
US rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's American tour. The decision was announced by promoter Messina Touring Group following objections from venues hosting the upcoming shows.
According to the provided sources, the venues indicated they would not permit concerts featuring Macklemore on the lineup. This development follows the artist's outspoken support for Palestinians, which included a 'Free Palestine' rant.
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Arab News (SA)Highlights the global context of the Middle East conflict and London-datelined reporting.
Toronto Sun (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Emphasizes the direct quote from promoters regarding venue refusals over the rant.
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