Artists Abandon Ed Sheeran's Tour After Rapper Macklemore Is Removed for Supporting Palestine
The announcements were accompanied by demonstrations of solidarity with Palestinians and criticism of Macklemore's withdrawal.
TL;DR
- Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga have canceled their participation in Ed Sheeran's tour.
- Their withdrawal occurred after rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour for pro-Palestine statements.
- The artists cited freedom of expression and solidarity with Palestinians as reasons for their decisions.
- Macklemore was removed after an Israeli-American Council request, following his 'Free Palestine' statement.
- Ed Sheeran stated the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the promoter, Messina Touring Group, due to venue pressure.