Ed Sheeran Fan Accounts Stand with Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s decision to drop Macklemore from his ongoing US stadium tour over the rapper’s pro-Palestine advocacy has drawn criticism from several of Sheeran’s own fan-run social media accounts. At least three Sheeran fan accounts have posted statements in response to the decision. @LoopTourUA said it was “deeply saddened & disappointed by Ed & his team’s decisions,” adding, “It is not a political stance to be against the massacre of innocent people and their homes, and we hope Ed Sheeran can see this and reflect on his decisions.” In light of the developments, @LoopTourUA said it would take a break from providing updates about Sheeran’s shows, “except if they are related to the Macklemore ‘boycott.'” @EdSheeranBrCom, which has more than 45,000 followers, said it stood “in solidarity with Macklemore and with all the people who continue to use their voices to call for an end to the violence and to defend the lives of the Palestinian people.” The account added, “We hope that Ed can also reflect on everything that happened and understand that, in the face of certain injustices, remaining silent or trying not to choose a side is also a stance. We continue to admire his work, a...