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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore's Removal from US Tour

Ed Sheeran has attributed the removal of Macklemore from his US tour to the tour promoter's decision, following Macklemore's pro-Palestine comments. Sheeran stated that venues threatened to cancel shows if Macklemore remained on the tour. Several supporting acts have since left the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, while Robert Kraft confirmed he pressured Sheeran to drop the rapper due to concerns about antisemitism.

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Ed Sheeran has attributed the removal of Macklemore from his US tour to the tour promoter's decision, following Macklemore's pro-Palestine comments. Sheeran stated that venues threatened to cancel shows if Macklemore remained on the tour. Several supporting acts have since left the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, while Robert Kraft confirmed he pressured Sheeran to drop the rapper due to concerns about antisemitism.

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Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore

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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore's Removal from US Tour