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Ed Sheeran Tour Update Following Macklemore Controversy
Following Macklemore's statements at Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium concerts, several artists withdrew from the tour before Sheeran's Saturday show in Philadelphia.
During Ed Sheeran's concerts held at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and September 5, Macklemore voiced support for Palestine and explicitly said Free Palestine while on stage. Following his statements at the MetLife Stadium performances, Macklemore was removed from the tour. Ed Sheeran subsequently addressed Macklemore's departure from the tour, stating that the removal was not Ed Sheeran's own decision. Ed Sheeran clarified that the decision to remove Macklemore from the tour was made by the event organizer.
The removal of Macklemore from the tour lineup resulted in additional artists choosing not to perform. After Macklemore was removed from the tour, Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe all decided that they would not join the tour. The decisions made by Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe not to participate in the tour came directly after Macklemore was removed from the concert lineup.
Following the controversy that occurred surrounding these tour changes and statements, Ed Sheeran is scheduled to return to performing live on stage. Ed Sheeran will give his first concert after the controversy on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
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