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Why Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour — and why fans are asking for refunds
Ed Sheeran and Macklemore are now at odds after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour on September 14, a little over a week after his performances at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium drew hea...

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Finneas, Lukas Graham, more drop from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's exit
Ed Sheeran Insists Dropping Macklemore Was Not His Decision: 'I Am Not Complicit'
Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow
Rare have downfalls been so spectacular, and for an artist who says he refuses to be drawn into political debate, Ed Sheeran has become a political lightning rod in a snowballing controversy which sho...

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Ed Sheeran secretly gave £1.5million to aid victims of Middle East war amid Macklemore tour drama
Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash
Ed Sheeran asked Patriots owner Robert Kraft for $2 million aid donation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestine comments
On Wednesday, Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, said in a statement on Instagram that he would donate $1 million in his net earnings from Sheeran's Loop Tour to six organizatio...

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Macklemore praises YouTuber Ms Rachel's $1m donation to Palestine charities
Ms. Rachel Matches Macklemore’s $1 Million Donation to Support Palestine: ‘We Have a Moral Obligation’

Ireland Disowns Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Stance: ‘Gutless Coward’

Ed Sheeran faces backlash in Ireland after Macklemore's removal from his U.S. tour sparked a row, with politicians, musicians and broadcasters speaking out.

Ed Sheeran ticket prices at Gillette Stadium have "fallen way off" amid Macklemore controversy

The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.

Essay: Breaking down the Ed Sheeran tour debacle

Once known as music's nice guy, Ed Sheeran has been widely criticized for allowing Macklemore to be fired from his tour after the rapper made comments onstage supporting Palestinians.

Contest to pick Ed Sheeran opener launches amid Macklemore turmoil, users flood site with fake entries

“Open for Legends” began accepting entries on Monday, and has been glutted by submissions mocking Sheeran’s statement on the controversy.

Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal

Classic Hits Radio announced it will stop playing Ed Sheeran's music after backlash over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour over Gaza protests.

Ed Sheeran's Loop tour unraveling explained as singer expected to proceed with next show

As Ed Sheeran prepares to continue his Loop tour as scheduled, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

Lucas Oil responds as artists exit Ed Sheeran tour after controversy

Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe join other artists in leaving Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed. Lucas Oil Stadium issued its own statement.

Hannah Einbinder, Kehlani and more stars support Macklemore after Ed

Hannah Einbinder, Kehlani, Roger Waters and other celebrities are reacting to the controversy of Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.