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2026-09-17 11:02
Ed Sheeran speaks out on dropping Macklemore from tour, says it was promoters' decision
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Ed Sheeran Distances Himself from Decision to Drop Macklemore as Anti-Israel Mob Attempts to Shame Sheeran into Canceling Tour
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- CBS NewsLean left
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
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According to Sheeran, venue operators informed the tour that they would cancel shows if Macklemore remained on the bill.
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The Macklemore controversy has added another wrinkle as pop star Ed Sheeran is now denying that he had anything to do with firing the rapper from his tour due to Macklemore's constant stream pro-Palestine and anti-Israel comments from the stage.
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Who Is the Promoter Ed Sheeran Says Is Responsible for Macklemore Decision?
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on dropping Macklemore from tour, says it was promoters' decision
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Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
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Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision - Reuters
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Ed Sheeran Distances Himself from Decision to Drop Macklemore as Anti-Israel Mob Attempts to Shame Sheeran into Canceling Tour
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Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
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Macklemore May Have Got the Boot From Ed Sheeran's Tour, but He's Welcome to Perform Here
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Robert Kraft Defends Dropping Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour
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