Waters blasts Sheeran as 'prick'

Roger Waters called Ed Sheeran a "little prick" on Instagram after Macklemore was fired from Sheeran's tour for supporting Palestinians.

“There's people who do the right thing, that rapper Macklemore would be one of those people, and there's people...pricks like you who do the wrong thing.”

Venues demanded Macklemore's removal

Tour venues told promoters they wouldn't allow shows with Macklemore on the lineup, threatening to cancel the entire tour.

What Macklemore did onstage

At New York concerts, Macklemore shouted "Free Palestine," showed Gaza destruction imagery, and performed a song about a six-year-old Palestinian killed in the war.

All support acts quit in solidarity

Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe pulled out of Sheeran's tour on Wednesday. "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," Finneas wrote.

“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.”

Sheeran blamed venues and promoters

Ed Sheeran said he tried to find a resolution with promoters and activists on both sides, but the venues' and promoter's decision was final.

Patriots owner blocked Boston show

Robert Kraft, who owns the New England Patriots, said in a statement he didn't want Macklemore performing at Boston's Gillette Stadium.