All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped

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Macklemore's Statement and Actions":"Macklemore, real name Benjamin Haggerty, called for a 'free Palestine' and showed images of devastation in Gaza during two concerts in New Jersey. His comments drew criticism from Jewish groups, and some venues put pressure on the tour promoters to drop him from the tour. In his statement, Macklemore said he had spoken with the venues 'at length all week to try and build a bridge' but the promoters ultimately pulled the plug.","

Ed Sheeran's Response":"Ed Sheeran, the artist whose tour was affected, said he would not be drawn into a public debate over Gaza and stressed he was not responsible for Macklemore being removed from the tour. He stated that artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.","

Support Act's Reactions":"Support acts like Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham announced their departure from the tour. Irish folk band Beoga also dropped out, citing their commitment to speaking about war and the suffering of civilians in Gaza. Ed Sheeran, who has been friends with Macklemore for 13 years, said he respected Macklemore's strength of purpose but chose to use his platform for diplomacy and open conversations."}