Jack Antonoff slams Ed Sheeran over Macklemore controversy, says he should have canceled tour: ‘Stand the f--- up’
Yahoo News UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jack Antonoff criticized Ed Sheeran for continuing his Loop tour after Macklemore was removed due to pro-Palestine comments, suggesting Sheeran should have canceled the tour and performed for free to raise funds instead.
- Antonoff emphasized that saying "Free Palestine" is a human rights stance, not a controversial statement, and urged Sheeran to stand up against billionaire influence over artistic expression.
- Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's U.S. tour after venues objected to his on-stage advocacy for Palestinian liberation and criticism of Israel, leading to other musicians dropping out in solidarity.
- Sheeran expressed regret over the situation, refusing to take a side in the Israel-Palestine conflict and apologizing for difficult decisions made during the controversy.
- Following his removal, Macklemore launched a "Free Palestine" tour in Europe, donating all proceeds to organizations supporting Palestinian people.
