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Macklemore taken off Ed Sheeran's US tour

Macklemore taken off Ed Sheeran's US tour
France 24 Tuesday 15 September 2026, 16:34 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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🎤 American rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage. The Grammy-winning-artist has been vocal about his position over the past few years, releasing a song titled "Hind's Hall" in solidarity with Palestinians which pays homage to five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in January 2024.

🎤 American rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage. The Grammy-winning-artist has been vocal about his position over the past few years, releasing a song titled "Hind's Hall" in solidarity with Palestinians which pays homage to five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in January 2024.
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