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Sheeran Denies Dropping Macklemore Over Politics
15 Sep
Summary
- Ed Sheeran stated Macklemore's tour removal was the promoter's decision.
- Venues threatened to cancel shows if Macklemore continued his stance.
- Robert Kraft cited Macklemore's rhetoric as offensive to Jewish community.
Singer Ed Sheeran has stated that Macklemore's removal from his tour was solely the promoter's decision and not his own. Sheeran clarified that he would not cancel shows, impacting fans, crew, and other artists. He explained that venues communicated their intent to pull future shows if Macklemore persisted with his pro-Palestine statements.
Sheeran indicated he engaged in extensive discussions with venues, including Robert Kraft, and promoters to find a resolution. Kraft stated that Macklemore's actions and rhetoric were deemed offensive to the Jewish community, crossing a line for his September concerts. Macklemore's contract was with the promoter, not Sheeran directly.
Macklemore had been scheduled to open for eight additional shows. He acknowledged Sheeran's difficult position but expressed his desire to use the platform to voice "Free Palestine." Sheeran maintained his apolitical professional platform, respecting Macklemore's conviction while advocating for peace through various approaches.
