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Ed Sheeran tour disrupted by pro-Palestine controversy

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Ed Sheeran's world tour faced significant disruption when opening acts withdrew following rapper Macklemore's removal. Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian statements and displaying related imagery during his performances. The tour promoters cited pressure from venues and owners, including Robert Kraft, as the reason for Macklemore's removal, while Sheeran stated he did not make the decision himself and expressed dismay over the conflict between Israel and Palestine. AI

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Ed Sheeran tour disrupted by pro-Palestine controversy

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Herb Scribner ·

    How Ed Sheeran's tour imploded over a geopolitical fight

    <p>Ed Sheeran's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-protests" target="_blank">world tour</a> spiraled into chaos this week after one opener was removed, every remaining opening act quit and stadiums threatened to pull the plug on th…

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