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Ed Sheeran tour openers Finneas, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe drop out in solidarity with Macklemore
WorldEd Sheeran's Loop tour
Four of Ed Sheeran's opening acts have quit his tour following Macklemore's firing over his 'Free Palestine' speech.
Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe dropped out in support of Macklemore, citing the importance of artists speaking up for the oppressed.
- Ed Sheeran’s opening acts have quit the tour after Macklemore was fired for his “Free Palestine” speech.
- Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga have all dropped out of the Loop tour in support of the rapper.
- Finneas wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday, “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.
Key Takeaways
- Macklemore was fired for his 'Free Palestine' speech
- Aaron Rowe credited Ed Sheeran but still chose to drop out of the tour
- Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga dropped out of the tour in solidarity with Macklemore
- Finneas stated that artists must not be silenced when speaking up for the oppressed
- The incident highlights the controversy surrounding free speech and artistic expression
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- The tour will likely continue with new opening acts, while the controversy surrounding Macklemore's firing continues to unfold
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The incident raises questions about free speech, artistic expression, and the role of politics in music
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- 9m agoPost (ZM): Four of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts have quit his tour following Macklemore’s firing over his “Free Palestine” speech.
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