Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour - why?

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Sep 15, 202600:10:50News & Politics

US rapper Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour following controversy over comments he made in support of Palestine during a concert in New Jersey. Joining Shane to discuss this is...

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