Ed Sheeran's Opening Acts Quit Over Macklemore Palestine Controversy

Ed Sheeran's Opening Acts Quit Over Macklemore Palestine Controversy

All remaining opening acts have dropped out of Ed Sheeran's North American Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed from the lineup after making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Ed Sheeran says the decision to drop Macklemore came from tour promoters and venues, with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly leading a campaign to ban the rapper from stadium dates.

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