Ed Sheeran’s Tour Opener Aaron Rowe Drops Out of ‘Loop Tour’ After Macklemore is Removed, Declares ‘Free Palestine’

Ed Sheeran is losing another tour opener.

The day after it was announced that Macklemore has been removed from the Loop Tour after making pro-Palestine comments, Irish singer Aaron Rowe announced that he is also dropping out of the tour.

If you didn’t know, Macklemore and Aaron both served as opening acts on the North American leg of Ed‘s tour.

Why Aaron Rowe is dropping out of Loop Tour

In an message shared on his Instagram on Tuesday (September 15), Aaron wrote, “I have made the decision to withdraw as a support act for Ed Sheeran’s ‘The Loop’ North American Tour. I don’t take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life, I could never thank him enough for this.”

“But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation,” he continued. “I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children.”

“I would lose all respect for myself to carry on as normal,” Aaron wrote. “I need to be true to myself and my ancestors who resisted colonisation, and fought for a freedom that I enjoy today in Ireland.”

The Irish singer ended his statement by declaring, “Free Palestine.”

Macklemore addresses exit from tour

After making his controversial pro-Palestine comments while opening for Ed at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium earlier this month, he was removed from the tour, despite being scheduled to perform at several more shows.

Macklemore then released a statement accusing billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of rallying fellow stadium owners to ban the rapper from the tour due to his comments.

Robert later confirmed that he did not want Macklemore performing at Gillette Stadium, though he did not address the claim that he rallied other stadium owners.

If you didn’t see, Ed just broke his silence surrounding the controversy and responded to criticism over his political views.

Find out which stars have publicly supported Macklemore following his removal from the tour.

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