Ed Sheeran speaks out on dropping Macklemore from tour, says it was promoters' decision

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Ed Sheeran addressed criticism for removing Macklemore from his concert tour last week, stating that the decision was made by the promoters and not by him personally. The controversy began when Macklemore made pro-Palestinian comments during a show in Tel Aviv, Israel, which led to his removal from subsequent dates of Sheeran’s tour.

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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments at concerts. The rapper was removed following his chants of “Free Palestine” and criticism of Israel's actions as apartheid and genocide during performances in New Jersey. Promoters for the tour, Messina Touring Group, confirmed they received notifications from American venues that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform, potentially resulting in tour cancellation. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium where Sheeran was scheduled to play, reportedly pressured Sheeran over Macklemore’s involvement. In response, Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran during a concert for prioritizing profits over addressing the Gaza conflict.

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