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Ed Sheeran’s tour is in chaos after Macklemore was dropped as an opener for speaking out on Palestine — a move the promoter made, not Sheeran. In a domino effect, artists including Finneas, Lukas Graham, and even Beoga — who performs with Sheeran — have all pulled out, citing moral convictions and opposition to using their platform to silence dissent. The fallout appears tied to Robert Kraft’s influence, who reportedly cited Macklemore’s comments alongside “antisemitic rhetoric” in his decision. Sheeran, while distancing himself from political statements to respect his global audience, affirmed he’s not complicit and has his own views — though he’s historically supported causes like the Concert for Ukraine.

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