Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
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- Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from the tour, while Macklemore's song was inspired by Columbia University.
- Kraft prohibited Macklemore's performance due to his song referencing the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
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Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.
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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
- 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.
- Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour is compounded by Aaron Rowe's withdrawal and support from Irish artists.
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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