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Supporting acts quit Sheeran tour over Palestine solidarity
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Multiple artists have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's US tour in support of rapper Macklemore, who was banned from performing after publicly calling for Palestinian freedom, Al Jazeera English reported. The supporting acts cited solidarity with Macklemore's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as their reason for departing the tour.
Macklemore's removal from the tour marked a significant moment in the ongoing debate over artist expression and political speech within the entertainment industry. His statement "Free Palestine" prompted his dismissal, leading to broader ramifications for the tour's lineup.
