Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance

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Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's upcoming US tour due to his support for Palestine, following criticism from other artists like Pink. Macklemore claims that billionaire Robert Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to drop him from the tour over these political statements.

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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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