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A political ban of one touring artist triggers a full lineup walkout

Washington Post, Sep 17 · read the original

After Robert Kraft organized NFL stadium owners to ban Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour over his Free Palestine remarks, every one of Sheeran's remaining opening acts withdrew in solidarity, and Macklemore pledged a million dollars to Palestinian aid, daring Kraft to match it.

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