Ed Sheeran held a concert in Philadelphia and made a pro-Palestinian declaration in New Jersey on January 1, 2026.
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What happened
Ed Sheeran held a concert in Philadelphia and made a pro-Palestinian declaration in New Jersey on January 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Ed Sheeran
English singer-songwriter
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Macklemore
American rapper and singer from Washington
Related events
- Macklemore's concert in New Jersey led to tour issues due to his advocacy for Palestine.
- Ed Sheeran performed at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on September 14th, and Macklemore was dropped from the tour.
- The ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.
- Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
- Demonstrations regarding the conflict took place in Toronto, leading to political pressure and Macklemore's removal from the tour.