Rapper Macklemore is van de tour van Ed Sheeran geschrapt omdat hij 'Vrij Palestina' riep tijdens een concert in New Jersey. Dit was na druk van de eigenaar van het stadion en andere belanghebbenden, die kritiek hadden op Israël's acties in Gaza.
American rapper Macklemore announced Monday that he was dropped from British singer Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.