Ed Sheeran says US promoter, not him, dropped Macklemore from tour
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
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Ed Sheeran has distanced himself from the decision to drop Macklemore from a US tour, placing responsibility on the tour's American promoter, according to Al Jazeera, The Hill, BBC News, and France 24.
The British singer-songwriter said he felt it was necessary to "set out some facts" in response to the situation, according to the same four outlets. The statement came after Macklemore, the US rapper, had publicly voiced support for Palestine.
The specific promoter named, the timeline of events, and the precise circumstances under which Macklemore was removed from the tour remain unclear based on available sourcing. It is also unconfirmed as of writing whether Macklemore has responded to Sheeran's public clarification.
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