Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine?
Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.
Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine?
Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'. Grouped from 8 articles across 7 sources.
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Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped
All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with rapper Macklemore who has been dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Supporting acts pull out of Ed Sheeran's tour over dropping Macklemore
Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestinian stance, amid accusations of antisemitism. Sheeran said removing the artist was not his decision but that of the tour's promoters.
Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.
Ed Sheeran tour: Four acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
All Ed Sheeran opening acts withdraw from tour after Macklemore dropped
Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore says he was dropped from the English superstar's tour for making political statements on stage.
Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
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Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft donate millions for Gaza aid after Macklemore's pledge
Macklemore had challenged Robert Kraft to match his donation to Palestinian charities after the billionaire stadium owner dropped him from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
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