Four acts quit Sheeran tour

Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga all dropped out of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after Macklemore was fired.

Finneas stands with Palestine

The producer wrote on Instagram that artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.

“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. … I stand with Palestine and its people.”

Irish singer cites genocide history

Aaron Rowe said Irish people know about genocide and forced famine. He couldn't let billionaires silence voices speaking against Israeli actions.

“I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide.”

Lukas Graham rejects money's power

The Danish band said people should be able to speak about war and children being killed without being silenced by wealth.

“Money doesn't give you the right to own the conversation.”

Venues threatened to cancel shows

Sheeran said venues told him future concerts would be pulled if Macklemore wasn't dropped after his New Jersey performances.

Sheeran tried to build bridges

The singer talked to Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, but couldn't resolve the dispute. He insists the promoter made the final call.

“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine.”

Macklemore blames Sheeran directly

The rapper said Sheeran and his team made the decision to remove him. They had difficult conversations but reached fundamental disagreement.

Kraft calls it hate speech

The billionaire said Macklemore's actions and history of antisemitic rhetoric crossed the line. Gillette Stadium won't provide a platform for hate.

The words that sparked it all

Macklemore claims Sheeran told him the words 'Free Palestine' and the Palestinian flag were hurtful to people Kraft spoke with.