Multiple support acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s ongoing United States tour, intensifying a controversy sparked by the removal of rapper Macklemore from the bill. The cancellations come in response to Macklemore being dropped following his public expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.
Macklemore had been scheduled to perform as an opening act but was dismissed amid growing backlash over his pro-Palestinian statements. In the wake of his exit, several other artists who were set to support Sheeran on the tour announced they would no longer participate, citing moral objections to continuing with the tour under the current circumstances.
The departures have raised questions about the impact on the tour schedule, though Sheeran has not yet made a public statement regarding the mass exits or the reasons behind Macklemore’s removal. Industry observers note that the incident highlights the increasing willingness of artists to take political stances that can affect large-scale tour productions.
Fans and critics have taken to social media to express their frustration and concern over the situation, with some calling for a boycott of Sheeran’s concerts while others defend the artist’s decision to proceed with the tour despite the upheaval.
As of now, no replacements have been announced for the cancelled support slots. The remaining dates of the US leg of Sheeran’s tour are proceeding as scheduled.
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