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I never had a particular fondness of Ed Sheeran but this entire drama made him 1000% more dislikeable. The claim that you'd specifically not use your platform to speak out on social injustices because you want "peace" and want to provide a safe space for your audience just means that you want to bury your head in the sand for money. What a load of crap

This is awesome to see.

I love a good display of solidarity

Sheeran wrote. “I know who I am, both as a person and as an artist, and those who know my heart know my values too.”

They say actions speak louder than words, and Sheeran continuing to play on for those who would silence an anti-genocide movement says plenty more than he's allowing himself to, especially when all of his supporting acts did refuse the money and bowed out.

In support of Palestine*

Didn’t they all leave in support of Palestine?

In complicated matters, the simplest explenation is almost always the correct one: he supports the genocide but he’s too cowardly to own up to it.

ME just before I fart: "ALEXA, play me something by Ed Sheeran."

Remember kids, not choosing a side is a side.

We could show support for Maclemore's stand by streaming Macklemore on your preferred streaming platform all day. If we all do that at least he will get some income and the numbers can help to show the world is on the same anti genocidal wavelength

Most of these billionaires only support Israel because its economy feeds America. Israel’s tech sector touches silicone valley in myriad ways. Israel’s lobbying arm gets politicians rich. Israeli aid gets spent with American contractors - especially military. It’s a big greedy circle jerk, not true solidarity on Israel’s actions. America only calls out genocide when its low stakes for the owner class or an enemy.

Maybe he thinks his fans are of mixed minds about this. He really failed to read the room here. Probably wasn't paying attention.

Finneas, as in the apple TV intro music guy?

Damn, you know shit's gotten bad when Finneas and Ferb get involved.

On Tuesday, Sheeran reiterated that the decision to drop Macklemore was not his, but that of promoter Messina Touring Group following pressure from the venues. “I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution and unfortunately, was unable to do so,” Sheeran wrote. “I know who I am, both as a person and as an artist, and those who know my heart know my values too.”

Oh boohoo Ed, when stadium owners tell you "you can't play here if he plays" about someone who did nothing wrong, then you make that demand public and tell the stadium owners and the public that that means the contract you had with them can not be executed as expected and that it means you can't play their stadium. That's a good move, ethically and in terms of publicity, because that holds the rich assholes responsible. Now all that shit will (rightfully) stick to your shoe, so don't act surprised if people say you stink.

Now no one can stay on the tour because staying will be saying youre pro isreal but default. This is why you always side with free speech.