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Katseye unfollows Ed Sheeran after Gaza tour row
Katseye members stop following Ed Sheeran as Macklemore exits Loop tour amid Gaza tensions
In brief
Katseye members stop following Ed Sheeran as Macklemore exits Loop tour amid Gaza tensions Katseye unfollowed Ed Sheeran on Instagram following Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour due to Palestinian support Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Katseye unfollows Ed Sheeran
Katseye members stopped following Ed Sheeran on Instagram after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's Loop tour for supporting Palestinians.
“Sheeran co-wrote Katseye's third EP Animal released in July after becoming a fan”
Macklemore removed from tour
Macklemore was dropped from Loop tour's US dates after expressing support for Palestinians during a New Jersey performance on September 5.
“Tour promoter Messina Touring Group announced Macklemore would not perform on remaining dates”
Mixed fan reactions
Some fans supported Katseye while others argued the group should remove Animal from future setlists after Sheeran co-wrote the EP.
“Macklemore said neither he nor Sheeran is a victim of the situation”
Greta Thunberg involved
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg and celebrities like Kehlani and Florence Pugh commented on Macklemore's posts following the tour controversy.
“Macklemore described Sheeran's typical apolitical stance as challenged in a way it never had before”
Other acts withdraw
Four opening acts, Finneas O'Connell, Aaron Rowe, Beoga and Lukas Graham, announced they would not perform on the Loop tour after Macklemore's removal.
“Tour promoter Messina Touring Group confirmed Macklemore would not perform on remaining dates”
Tour resumes soon
Loop tour will resume on Saturday in Philadelphia after Macklemore's removal from the remaining US dates.
“Macklemore and Sheeran described themselves as friends despite the controversy”
What it means
Katseye unfollowed Ed Sheeran on Instagram following Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour due to Palestinian support
