Ed Sheeran's US tour has been thrown into controversy after he dropped rapper Macklemore from remaining dates. Macklemore had spoken out in support of Palestine during a concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. He then accused Sheeran of being pressured by Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the stadium, to remove him. Sheeran said the decision was not his and he was disappointed, but he would not publicly take a position on the Israel-Palestine conflict. He wants his concerts to be places of safety for all. Sheeran is now performing without support acts.
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