@philippinestar: Macklemore claims Ed Sheeran and his team decided to remove him from the tour following his public comments in support of Palestine, after the Kraft Group allegedly rallied stadium owners and issued Sheeran an ultimatum. The rapper drew attention after addressing the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saying he wanted people in Gaza and the West Bank to know that they had not been forgotten. Following his remarks, stadium owners reportedly closed ranks and told tour organizers that Macklemore was no longer welcome. In an Instagram post, Macklemore said he hoped the decision would not affect his friendship with Sheeran, whom he acknowledged was placed in a difficult position. (Instagram/Macklemore)