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Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert met with pro-Palestinian protests
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Ed Sheeran faced backlash from pro-Palestinian protesters in Philadelphia ahead of his concert, following the removal of all his opening acts, including Macklemore.
- Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's Loop Tour after expressing "Free Palestine" sentiments during a performance, leading to controversy and accusations of censorship.
- Ed Sheeran clarified that the decision to remove Macklemore was made by concert promoters and venues, not by him personally, and expressed sorrow over the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Macklemore alleged that Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, influenced other venue owners to oppose his participation, resulting in an ultimatum that forced Sheeran to choose between Macklemore and certain venues.
