Ed Sheeran says 'I am not complicit' over decision to drop Macklemore from tour
Ed Sheeran shares statement on Macklemore(Image: Earl Gibson III, Deadline via Getty Images)
TL;DR
- Ed Sheeran stated it was not his decision to drop Macklemore as a support act from his tour.
- Macklemore was removed after onstage 'Free Palestine' statements, which led to venues threatening to pull shows.
- Sheeran claims promoters made the final decision, not him, and he respects Macklemore's right to express his views.
- Sheeran maintains he is not complicit and has personal views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, but chooses not to use his professional platform for politics.
- Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, confirmed barring Macklemore and accused him of 'hate speech'.
- Macklemore stated he received an ultimatum from stadium owners if he remained on the tour.
- Other artists and activists have expressed solidarity with Macklemore and criticized Sheeran's perceived silence or actions.