globalcrimefeed.com/cancel-culture-at-metlife-how-macklemore-and-ed-sheerans-tour-controversy-divided-music-fans/The public backlash surrounding the situation came from both sides, creating a major storm for everyone involved. Initially, pro-Israel advocacy groups, venue owners (like Patriots owner Robert Kraft), and critics pushed back against Macklemore, accusing him of using a mainstream pop concert as an unprompted activist platform and directing polarizing statements at Jewish audience members. However, once venue owners forced Macklemore off the tour, a massive counter-backlash hit Ed Sheeran. Fans, activists, and prominent musicians accused Sheeran of caving to billionaire venue pressure and censoring free speech, leading to all of his remaining opening acts withdrawing from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and widespread criticism of Sheeran’s attempt to maintain a neutral stance.
So a short summary, Macklemore chanted Free Palestine and gave a speech, then Ed Sheeran felt pressure from billionaire friends and stadium owner Robert Kraft to kick him out or the tours will be cancelled. Ed kicks him out, now people are accusing him of being complicit with genocide and censoring free speech. He has been boycotted from many radio stations and even ticket prices are at an all time low.
Thoughts on the backlash? Too extreme or well deserved?
