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Opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran's tour following removal of Macklemore
Just the facts
All supporting performers scheduled for singer Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour withdrew from the lineup in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was removed from the schedule following pro-Palestinian comments delivered during a previous stage appearance. Ed Sheeran released a statement confirming he was not involved in the decision to drop Macklemore from the tour lineup. The tour organizers are evaluating options for the remaining concert dates.
Why this is news
The decision to remove rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour led to a boycott by all supporting acts scheduled on the concert dates.
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