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Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements

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  1. 16 September
  2. Latest16 Sept, 23:54

    Ed Sheeran Backlash Explodes as Ms. Rachel, Hannah Einbinder and More Slam Singer After Macklemore Dropped From Tour: ‘Silence During a Genocide Is Not Neutral’

    Voices across Hollywood and Washington are speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestine comments on stage. “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder, one of TV’s most politically outspoken stars, wrote on her Instagram stories on Tuesday, “Ed Sheeran i say this as a ginger. i hope you get a REALLY […]

    VarietyVariety•Jack Dunn
  3. Follow-up16 Sept, 16:43

    Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

    By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speech In a statement about Macklemore being dropped from his US stadium tour for making pro-Palestinian comments, Ed Sheeran defended his own publicly apolitical stance: “If we only ever focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advocate for change.” Every other musician involved with the tour – support acts Finneas (Billie Eilish’s brother), Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish songwriter Aaron Rowe, plus Sheeran’s Irish backing band, Beoga – has made their approach to advocating for change clear, pulling out of the remaining dates to protest against the censorship of Macklemore and to express support for the Palestinian people. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Laura Snapes
  4. Follow-up16 Sept, 15:29

    What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

    Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage

    The IndependentThe Independent•The Associated Press
  5. Follow-up16 Sept, 13:27

    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'.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  6. Follow-up16 Sept, 07:07

    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.

    EuronewsEuronews
  7. 15 September
  8. Follow-up15 Sept, 22:04

    A Timeline of the Ed Sheeran & Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Controversy

    The rapper was dropped from the trek after condemning the violence in Gaza onstage.

    BillboardBillboard•Hannah Dailey
  9. Follow-up15 Sept, 21:11

    After Macklemore’s Removal & Opener Exodus, What’s Next for Ed Sheeran’s Tour?

    Following the rapper's expulsion due to his comments in support of a “free Palestine,” Billboard explores what the future holds for the stadium run.

    BillboardBillboard•Ariel King
  10. Follow-up15 Sept, 20:30

    Finneas and Every Other Ed Sheeran Opener Have Abandoned His Tour in Support of Macklemore

    Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe drop out after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Jon Blistein
  11. Billboard
    Follow-up15 Sept, 20:27

    Ed Sheeran Has No Tour Openers Left After Finneas & Lukas Graham Drop Out Over Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy

    Backing band Beoga, which plays a mini set with Sheeran on tour, has also pulled out.

    BillboardBillboard•Hannah Dailey
  12. Follow-up15 Sept, 20:10

    Ed Sheeran Tour Openers Finneas & Aaron Rowe Withdraw After Macklemore Dropped For “Free Palestine” Remarks

    Musicians Finneas and Aaron Rowe have made the decisions to drop out as opening acts in the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore for his pro-Palestinian remarks at Sheeran’s New Jersey shows Sept. 4 and 5. Finneas, brother to Billie Eilish, posted a short note […]

    DeadlineDeadline•Dessi Gomez
  13. Follow-up15 Sept, 20:02

    Ed Sheeran addresses backlash over Macklemore being dropped from tour

    After facing a slew of criticism following Macklemore’s ejection from his tour as an opening act for his pro-Palestine comments during sets, singer Ed Sheeran has issued a statement on the situation, claiming it wasn’t his call and defending his choice to not take political stances.

    CBC NewsCBC News•Alexandra Mae Jones
  14. Follow-up15 Sept, 19:16

    Ed Sheeran Opening Act Aaron Rowe Drops Out of Tour, Stands Up For Macklemore

    Ed Sheeran’s opening act, Aaron Rowe, announced he is dropping out of the tour … to stand in solidarity with Macklemore. Aaron took to social media, writing, “I have made the decision to withdraw as a support act on” Ed Sheeran’s tour. "I…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  15. Follow-up15 Sept, 19:11

    Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Pulls Out of Tour After Macklemore Dropped: ‘I Cannot Allow Billionaires to Silence Rightful Voices’

    Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has dropped out as an opener on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow supporting act Macklemore was dismissed for voicing his support for Palestine. In a post on Instagram, the Irish musician also expressed his support for Palestine while explaining why he decided to leave the trek. […]

    VarietyVariety•Steven J. Horowitz
  16. Follow-up15 Sept, 17:31

    Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore’s Removal From Tour in New Statement

    “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me.”

    PitchforkPitchfork•Walden Green
  17. Follow-up15 Sept, 17:07

    Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments

    English singer outlined his position after US stadium owners refused to let rapper perform after political speech Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech Singer Ed Sheeran has responded to the backlash over the removal of Macklemore from his North American Loop tour, following the rapper’s “Free Palestine” speech on stage at MetLife stadium in New Jersey . In a two-minute speech on 4 September, the Grammy -winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting owners of subsequent stadium tour venues – including Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and a prominent supporter of and donor to Israel – to object to Macklemore ’s appearance on the tour. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Adrian Horton
  18. Follow-up15 Sept, 15:48

    Ed Sheeran speaks out after Macklemore dropped from tour

    Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.

    ABC NewsABC News
  19. Follow-up15 Sept, 15:12

    Ms. Rachel Slams Ed Sheeran For Ditching Macklemore Over Pro-Palestine Backlash

    Ms. Rachel is slamming Ed Sheeran for kicking Macklemore off his tour as his opening act following backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks. The popular children's creator, who has received heat for supporting Palestine, criticized Ed in a…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  20. 14 September
  21. Follow-up14 Sept, 22:20

    Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks

    American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE 24
  22. Follow-up14 Sept, 21:29

    Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance

    Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  23. Follow-up14 Sept, 21:10

    Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech

    The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

    BBCBBC
  24. Follow-up14 Sept, 21:10

    Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment

    US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.

    Sky NewsSky News
  25. Follow-up14 Sept, 20:40

    Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy

    Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  26. Follow-up14 Sept, 20:25

    Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’

    New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. In his […]

    VarietyVariety•Jem Aswad
  27. Follow-up14 Sept, 20:21

    Robert Kraft Confirms He Barred Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Boston Shows

    Billionaire Patriots owner said he is committed to “ensuring that all events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech.”

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Jon Blistein
  28. Follow-up14 Sept, 19:32

    Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Responds to Macklemore After Collusion Claims

    Robert Kraft is firing back at Macklemore ... confirming to TMZ he did not want the rapper performing at Gillette Stadium and accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery. Macklemore claimed Monday Ed Sheeran told him…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  29. Follow-up14 Sept, 19:00

    Macklemore says U.S. stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to drop him from tour

    Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran's tour, according to the Rolling Stone, after several venues in the United States said they would not allow the concerts to be held if the American rapper, who is an outspoken Palestinian advocate, remains on the lineup.

    CBC NewsCBC News•Sara Jabakhanji
  30. Follow-up14 Sept, 17:05

    Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Robert Kraft Pressure Campaign

    The Seattle rapper claimed the billionaire New England Patriots owner told Sheeran that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium and "rallied" other stadium owners

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Jon Blistein
  31. The Washington Post
    Follow-up14 Sept, 16:55

    Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine comments

    Messina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.

    The Washington PostThe Washington Post•Ethan Beck
  32. Follow-up14 Sept, 16:52

    Macklemore Reacts to Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over ‘Painful Disagreement’ of His ‘Free Palestine’ Chant

    The rapper alleges that Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft gave Sheeran an ultimatum.

    BillboardBillboard•Hannah Dailey
  33. Follow-up14 Sept, 16:01

    Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’

    Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to place the blame for the ban on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, saying that the […]

    VarietyVariety•William Earl
  34. Follow-up14 Sept, 16:00

    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After “Free Palestine” Remarks

    American rapper Macklemore will no longer be supporting Ed Sheeran‘s Loop Tour amid a backlash against his “free Palestine” pleas. As the 4x Grammy winner took the stage for Sheeran’s tour earlier this month at MetLife Stadium, he called for “safety and peace” for all before performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall.” He later emphasized […]

    DeadlineDeadline•Jake Kanter
  35. Follow-up14 Sept, 15:39

    Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

    The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting a petition from the Israeli American Council demanding his removal from the tour. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Adrian Horton
  36. Follow-up14 Sept, 15:18

    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over His ‘Free Palestine’ Comments

    The decision came after venues allegedly threatened to cancel tour dates with the rapper on the bill.

    BillboardBillboard•Hannah Dailey
  37. Follow-up14 Sept, 14:19

    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Speech

    Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after making headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage and delivering a political speech during the Sept. 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Grammy winner told the audience at the show that he wanted people in Gaza and the […]

    VarietyVariety•Zack Sharf
  38. First seen14 Sept, 14:01

    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements

    "We have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup," promoter says

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Jon Blistein