US rapper Macklemore announces โfree Palestineโ concerts
The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeranโs Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage
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The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeranโs Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage
Ed Sheeranโs controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite hisย his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing solo after all his support acts withdrew, but not only is the footage dated, but Sheeran has indeed replaced the backing musicians. Vedika Bahl fact-checks in Truth or Fake.
English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements citing their support for Palestinians. While some concert goers could be seen trying to sell their tickets on Saturday, others have voiced their support for the 'Shape of You' singer. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening is โcatastrophic and unjustifiableโ. โMy heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civiliansโ lives, of childrenโs lives,โ Sheeran said in the night at Lincoln Financial Field. Sheeran also said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. He then addressed the controversy that unfolded since his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity...
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, heโll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying โFree Palestineโ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.
Ed Sheeranโs US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham and American singer Finneas all said they would no longer be performing.
Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.
Ed Sheeranโs tour of North and South America is in shambles after four of his supporting acts quit over a row about political speech.
Ed Sheeranโs 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 on stage. Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Macklemoreโs ousting and attributed the decision to the tourโs promoters, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted on social media that they were leaving the tour. Rowe and Lukas...
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeranโs US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winnerโs removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israelโs actions in Gaza.
Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying โFree Palestineโ while opening for Ed Sheeran.
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