Gaza: Ed Sheeran's Tour Still Shaken by Macklemore Controversy

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United States

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Gaza: Ed Sheeran's Tour Still Shaken by Macklemore Controversy

Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour is impacted by controversy following Macklemore's exclusion after he voiced support for Palestine at a concert. Other artists have left the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who accuses Robert Kraft of orchestrating his removal. Ed Sheeran stated that the decision to exclude Macklemore was made by the tour organizer.

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