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Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over Pro-Palestine Stance, Lawmakers Rally Behind Him

Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after venue owners objected to his pro-Palestine statements and performance of an anti-Israel song. Liberal lawmakers and activists, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Ro Khanna, have rallied behind the rapper, while the promoter cited venue decisions and a stadium operator cited concerns over hate speech.

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Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after venue owners objected to his pro-Palestine statements and performance of an anti-Israel song. Liberal lawmakers and activists, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Ro Khanna, have rallied beh…

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