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Jack Antonoff criticizes Ed Sheeran over Macklemore tour controversy
Jack Antonoff has criticized Ed Sheeran over how he handled the controversy around his Loop Tour after Macklemore was dropped as a support act.
Jack Antonoff criticized Ed Sheeran over how he handled the controversy around his Loop Tour. The controversy began when Macklemore was dropped as a support act for Sheeran's tour after a speech calling for a free Palestine. Macklemore was removed from the tour after more disapproval from Pink and the Israeli American Council.
Macklemore donated his entire tour earnings of $1 million to six organisations supporting Palestinians and started a Free Palestine Tour. Antonoff said Macklemore's free Palestine comments were a deeply human thing to say.
Sheeran later returned to the stage in Philadelphia, apologised for making mistakes, and announced more support acts. As of October 28, 2026, the song Perfect by Ed Sheeran is number 39 on the Apple Music UK songs chart, and the album ÷ (Deluxe) is number 41 on the Apple Music UK albums chart.
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