American rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following a speech in support of Palestinians. Jewish organisations had denounced his remarks, which criticised Israel.
Further information is expected as developments unfold.
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour following pro-Palestinian remarks
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- · Rolling StoneMacklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
- · VarietyMacklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Speech
- · VarietyMacklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’
- · VarietyMacklemore Donating $1 Million Salary from Ed Sheeran Tour to Support Palestine: ‘I Invite Robert Kraft to Match My Donation’
- · VarietyEd Sheeran Backlash Explodes as Ms. Rachel, Hannah Einbinder and More Slam Singer After Macklemore Dropped From Tour: ‘Silence During a Genocide Is Not Neutral’
- · NPRHow Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
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