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How Ed Sheeran’s Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism
Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.
- How Ed Sheeran’s Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism
- Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.
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- How Ed Sheeran’s Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism
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