Ed Sheeran thinking out loud: Decision to boot Macklemore from tour over Gaza remarks 'not mine'

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Set us as preferred Singer Ed Sheeran appears to be distancing himself from the recent move to remove Macklemore from his tour after the “Thrift Shop” rapper came under heat for his recent onstage displays of support for Palestinians.The “Thinking Out Loud” pop star on Tuesday shared his side of the concert conflict, writing in a series of bullet points shared on Instagram, “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine” and that the rapper’s tour contract was with its promoter.

Sheeran also seemed to respond to criticism over his public silence on Israel’s deadly war in Gaza.“I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution and unfortunately, was unable to do so,” Sheeran wrote.

“I know who I am, both as a person and as an artist, and those who know my heart know my values too.” Music Macklemore confirms ‘Ed Sheeran and his team’ decided to remove him from the latter’s tour.The ‘Thrift Shop’ musician faced scrutiny for his onstage support of Palestinians.Sheeran illuminated fans on his role after Macklemore announced on Monday that “Ed Sheeran and his team” removed him from future tour dates and that his continued, vocal support for Palestinians has cost him professionally.

He said he was removed after he and Sheeran shared “some difficult conversations this past week.”Macklemore faced scrutiny earlier this month from some Jewish advocacy groups over his opening sets for Sheeran.During his performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Macklemore rallied onstage for Palestinian independence and performed his protest song “Hind’s Hall,” which calls for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli occupation.

He also criticized Israel for the war in Gaza and accused its government of genocide.In response, groups including the Israeli America...