From The Hollywood Reporter · McKinley Franklin · · 40s
Macklemore Gets Support After Sheeran Tour Firing
Macklemore finds backing after Ed Sheeran drops him for pro-Palestine speeches.
In brief
Macklemore finds backing after Ed Sheeran drops him for pro-Palestine speeches. Melissa Barrera says Macklemore’s recent support from artists after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour mirrors her own experience of being fired for pro-Palestine activism. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Melissa Barrera
Melissa Barrera was fired from the Scream franchise in 2023 for pro-Palestine support.
Macklemore Firing
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine speeches.
Barrera’s Reaction
Barrera said it was beautiful to see Macklemore get support after being dropped.
“It was so beautiful to see finneas and the band and all the opening acts pulling out in support of macklemore. It made me emotional, you know”
Barrera’s Experience
Barrera didn’t get support when she was fired for pro-Palestine activism.
Current Support
Macklemore now has artist support after Ed Sheeran’s tour firing.
What matters most
Melissa Barrera says Macklemore’s recent support from artists after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour mirrors her own experience of being fired for pro-Palestine activism.
