- Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour is falling apart after opening act Macklemore was dropped from remaining dates over his on-stage pro-Palestinian statements.
- Promoter Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore after venue owners, led by Kraft Group CEO Robert Kraft, threatened to cancel concert dates if the rapper performed.
- Supporting acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Sheeran’s touring band Beoga subsequently withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine.
- Sheeran stated that the promoter made the decision to cut Macklemore and defended his choice to remain apolitical, despite facing criticism from fellow musicians.
- The remaining tour dates are currently scheduled to proceed starting in Philadelphia on Saturday, though replacement opening acts have not yet been announced.
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