Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour after pledging $1 million to Palestine

UPDATE - follow‑up to Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine - The Guardian: Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s world tour after he announced he would give his $1 million salary to Palestinian relief. The removal was confirmed by the tour’s management on Tuesday. In response, several support acts, including comedian Ms. Rachel and actress Hannah Einbinder, publicly condemned Ed Sheeran, saying "Silence During a Genocide Is Not Neutral". Greta Thunberg also joined the pro‑Palestinian backlash, posting criticism of the singer’s stance. Ed Sheeran said he wants to stay out of politics and has quit the tour, arguing that continuing would force him to appear neutral. He added that the reactions from his support acts highlighted how neutrality can seem empty in a crisis. The controversy has sparked debate across social media about the role of artists in political conflicts. Critics argue the singer’s attempt to avoid politics is itself a political choice, while supporters claim the backlash unfairly targets his music. The tour’s future dates remain uncertain as organizers assess the fallout.