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Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Split Over Gaza Comments Sparks Music Industry Storm

Ed Sheeran faces backlash and a massive social media loss after parting ways with Macklemore, who now launches a Free Palestine tour in response.

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  1. 1Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Split Over Gaza Comments Sparks Music Industry Storm
  2. 2Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour After Ed Sheeran Fallout

Key moments · 7

Ed Sheeran breaks down on stage amid tour backlash

Global News ↗

Sheeran expresses regret and calls Gaza situation unjustifiable

El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo. ↗

Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy after protests and band departures

Le Monde ↗

Sheeran loses nearly 500,000 Instagram followers in one week

Arab News ↗

Macklemore announces Free Palestine gigs across Europe

Daily Mail ↗

Macklemore confirms all proceeds will go to Palestinian causes

Global News ↗

Tour dates set for Dublin, Paris, and London

Adnkronos - ultimoratop ↗

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  1. Ed Sheeran rompe su silencio sobre Gaza tras escándalo con Macklemore: “Cometí errores y lo siento muchísimo”
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