@dailynoud: The tour controversy involving Ed Sheeran centers on Macklemore. During performances at MetLife Stadium in September, Macklemore used his time on stage to express pro-Palestinian sentiments and perform a protest song. These actions prompted pushback from organizations that launched petitions to have Macklemore removed from the lineup. Following the backlash, stadium owners and venues reportedly threatened to cancel tour dates if Macklemore remained on the bill. Consequently, Ed Sheeran and tour promoters removed Macklemore from the rest of the tour to ensure the concerts could proceed. Since then, countless of Ed Sheeran's openers have dropped from his tour and have released statements defending Macklemore and free speech.