Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

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!Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Issued on: 16/09/2026 - 12:46

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

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