Taylor Swift’s hitmaker scolds Ed Sheeran, ‘stand the f--- up’ after Macklemore fallout
Jack Antonoff said Ed Sheeran missed a "massive" chance to defy billionaire pressure after removing Macklemore from his Loop Tour over Palestine remarks.
TL;DR
- Jack Antonoff criticized Ed Sheeran for removing Macklemore from his tour after the rapper made remarks supporting Palestine.
- Antonoff felt Sheeran missed a significant opportunity to challenge billionaire influence and support free speech.
- He suggested Sheeran should have canceled the tour and performed free concerts outside venues.
- Robert Kraft, an NFL owner, reportedly threatened to bar Sheeran's performances if Macklemore was included.
- Sheeran stated that events in Israel and Gaza were horrific and unjustifiable.
- Several other artists withdrew from Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
- Christian Toto criticized Antonoff's remarks, suggesting they were an attempt to curry favor within his industry.