Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian comments

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Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Finneas, and Lukas Graham have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Their withdrawal follows the removal of Macklemore for pro-Palestinian comments made during a concert.
Sheeran claims the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour promoters, not him.
The departing artists cited solidarity with Palestine and their countries' histories as reasons for their decision.
Macklemore stated he was prohibited from performing due to his comments and criticized the conflation of criticism of Israel with antisemitism.
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, stated the decision to cancel Macklemore was due to his comments and a history of antisemitic rhetoric.
Sheeran aims to keep his concerts apolitical, stating fans do not attend for political discussion, and he does not want to be complicit.
The departing artists expressed support for Palestine and criticized the silencing of voices speaking out against the conflict.

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