Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after his comments on Palestine

US rapper Macklemore was removed on Monday from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after several venues allegedly objected to his participation following his public statements of support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Anadolu reports. Macklemore, who has repeatedly spoken out in support of Palestinians and called for a “free Palestine” during performances, had been scheduled to appear at eight of the 10 remaining shows on Sheeran’s US leg of the Loop Tour. Messina Touring Group, promoter of the US tour, said in a statement to Rolling Stone that it had been notified by venues that they would not allow concerts featuring Macklemore, adding that his participation could have led to the cancellation of […]