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All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal

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On Tuesday, artists Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after his pro-Palestine comments. The supporting acts stated they could not stand by while voices speaking against Israeli actions were silenced, highlighting concerns over censorship and the conflict in Gaza.
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Submitted by Bilge Kotan on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 00:01 Four supporting acts, including musician Finneas, stood in solidarity with the US rapper, as Sheeran said the rapper's removal was not his decision Finneas O'Connell attends the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on 1 November 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images via AFP) Off The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after the US rapper Macklemore w

All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal
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