Ed Sheeran tour kicks off in Philadelphia with openers unknown
Rapper Macklemore, who was scheduled to open Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour, made pro-Palestinian remarks onstage and was subsequently dropped from the tour dates. Several other opening acts then withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, who received public support from celebrities and politicians. Sheeran's tour began in Philadelphia without confirmed opening performers.
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4 developments- Sep 14Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks
- Sep 15Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
- Sep 18Only center coverage:Ed Sheeran tour kicks off in Philadelphia with openers unknown
- Sep 19Only center coverage:Ed Sheeran set for Philadelphia show after opening acts withdraw
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