Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence After Macklemore Is Dropped From His Tour

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Ed Sheeran at the 2024 Grammys Ed Sheeran has spoken out for the first time since Macklemore was dropped as his tour's support act following comments the Grammy-winning rapper had made on stage in support...

On Tuesday afternoon, the Lego House singer shared a statement on Instagram, telling his followers that he felt it was " important that I set out some facts".

Writing in bullet points, he explained: "I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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Ed Sheeran at the 2024 Grammys Ed Sheeran has spoken out for the first time since Macklemore was dropped as his tour's support act following comments the Grammy-winning rapper had made on stage in support of Palestine. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lego House singer shared a statement on Instagram, telling his followers that he felt it was " important that I set out some facts". Writing in bullet points, he explained: "I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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"After Macklemore's performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the shows if he was still supporting." During these New Jersey shows, Macklemore...
There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated." Ed continued: "Macklemore asked to join my tour last year and I agreed, because I respect him as an...
As with all my support acts, I agree that they play a setlist of their choosing.

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The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy.

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