Macklemore removal imperils Sheeran tour

Ed Sheeran's tour was placed in doubt after supporting act Macklemore was removed amid protests, with critics saying billionaire Robert Kraft had demanded the rapper's ouster.

Aftenposten

The most interesting thing about the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran case may not be who is right

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Financial Times

Blockbuster Ed Sheeran tour in doubt after fallout from protests

Musician and advisers discussed whether to continue with remaining dates after rapper Macklemore was removed as supporting act

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The Guardian

Robert Kraft’s attempts to silence Macklemore have backfired spectacularly | Arwa Mahdawi

The billionaire’s attempted crackdown on Ed Sheeran’s tour only amplified pro-Palestinian statements. It’s been a joy to watch A few weeks ago, the worst thing you could say about Ed Sheeran was that his music was a bit bland. A Guardian music writer once compared it to “aural wallpaper”. Which was a little bit rude to wallpaper: there are some very interesting designs out there! I don’t need to tell you what people are saying about Sheeran now, do I? The pop star has been in the news for days after he apparently crumbled when billionaire Robert Kraft demanded Macklemore be pulled from his tour because of the rapper’s pro-Palestine advocacy. Continue reading. . .

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Macklemore removal imperils Sheeran tour

The most interesting thing about the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran case may not be who is right

Blockbuster Ed Sheeran tour in doubt after fallout from protests

Robert Kraft’s attempts to silence Macklemore have backfired spectacularly | Arwa Mahdawi

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Macklemore removal imperils Sheeran tour

The most interesting thing about the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran case may not be who is right

Blockbuster Ed Sheeran tour in doubt after fallout from protests

Robert Kraft’s attempts to silence Macklemore have backfired spectacularly | Arwa Mahdawi

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