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Macklemore’s been pulled from Ed Sheeran’s tour after speaking out in support of Palestine, with venues refusing to let him perform — including the final stop in Tampa. The controversy echoes past tensions around Kanye West’s canceled shows, where stadium contracts protected free speech. Macklemore now claims New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured venues to remove him, allegedly rallying other owners to force Sheeran’s hand. His politically charged performance of “Hind’s Hall” featuring Gaza imagery underscores the growing friction between artists and venues when political expression enters the spotlight.

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