Why was Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour? Palestine controversy explained

Macklemore performing in France in August Arnaud Finistre/AFP/Getty Images

Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after his outspoken support for Palestine triggered a backlash from Jewish advocacy groups and objections from venues scheduled to host the concerts. The decision came days after the rapper used his opening performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to call … Read more