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Ed Sheeran is experiencing significant public criticism following his decision to remove rapper Macklemore from the opening act lineup of an upcoming tour due to Macklemore's support for Palestine. CBS News reporter Shanelle Kaul and Alex Suskind, news director at Pitchfork, provide commentary on the situation during "The Daily Report."
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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments at concerts. The rapper was removed following his chants of “Free Palestine” and criticism of Israel's actions as apartheid and genocide during performances in New Jersey. Promoters for the tour, Messina Touring Group, confirmed they received notifications from American venues that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform, potentially resulting in tour cancellation. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium where Sheeran was scheduled to play, reportedly pressured Sheeran over Macklemore’s involvement. In response, Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran during a concert for prioritizing profits over addressing the Gaza conflict.

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Details on Ed Sheeran tour as all acts quit after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestine comments Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments.
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🔮 Details on Ed Sheeran tour as all acts quit after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestine comments Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments.
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Details on Ed Sheeran tour as all acts quit after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestine comments Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. asserted
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