Aaron Rowe leaves Ed Sheeran U.S. tour over Macklemore dismissal

Aaron Rowe withdrew from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour. He announced in an Instagram statement on Sept. 15, reported by Billboard, that he was leaving in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestinians in Gaza after Macklemore was dismissed for 'free Palestine' messaging. Rowe said Sheeran 'has been a friend to me and has changed my life.' He signed off 'FREE PALESTINE.'