Rapper Macklemore was invited to leave Ed Sheeran's tour in the United States after publicly declaring "Free Palestine". The American artist expressed support for the Palestinian cause during the tour's concerts.
Ed Sheeran's concert promoter in the United States stated that the venues had notified them they would not allow concerts featuring Macklemore in the lineup. This decision led to the rapper's departure from the tour.
Macklemore is known for using his artistic platform to address political and social issues. This is not the first time the artist has taken controversial positions on international conflicts.
The situation arises in a context of high tension regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, with several international artists being pressured about which side they support.
