Rapper Macklemore Ousted From Ed Sheeran Tour After Palestine Remarks
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Rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after he shouted “Free Palestine” onstage and performed a Gaza protest song; promoter and venue owner Robert Kraft cited antisemitic rhetoric and imagery as a reason for the removal. Sheeran’s team confirmed the decision, while Kraft defended it as a stand against offensive content. The tour will continue in other cities, and Macklemore said his comments were aimed at peace rather than targeting Jewish people.
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