Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from the tour, while Macklemore's song was inspired by Columbia University.Sub-event
Kraft prohibited Macklemore's performance due to his song referencing the Israel-Palestine conflict.1 source
Macklemore's lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, coinciding with Columbia student protests.1 source
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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
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Columbia University
private university in New York City, New York, US
Related events
- 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 has a scheduled concert in Foxborough, while Macklemore's political statements are linked to tour controversy.
- The Israel-Palestine conflict threatens tour viability as Ed Sheeran and Macklemore face accusations of genocide on stage.
- Macklemore's song, named after a campus protest, references Gaza, leading to criticism from StopAntisemitism and pressure from IAC.
- Macklemore, whose tour is facing issues, is involved in a situation where the venue owner (Kraft) is pressuring due to the artist's advocacy for the Palestinian cause.