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Which rapper was dropped as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after he said “Free Palestine” onstage and performed a protest song?
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A rapper was dropped as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's tour after saying 'Free Palestine' and performing a protest song.
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "event": "stadium tour",
    "artist": "Ed Sheeran",
    "reason_for_action": "said \u201cFree Palestine\u201d onstage and performed a protest song"
}
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Politics Culture Music
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Weekly News Quiz
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3 weeks ago
https://nytimes.com/quiz/2026/09/18/briefing/weekly-news-quiz.html

This is a weekly news quiz from The New York Times, testing readers' knowledge on recent events including AI development, Supreme Court rulings, Federal Reserve actions, and international affairs. It covers topics from politics and technology to culture and environmental news.

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When Political Reality Collides With Ed Sheeran
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1 week ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/opinion/ed-sheeran-macklemore-politics.html

Roxane Gay critiques Ed Sheeran's stance on political neutrality following Macklemore's removal from his tour for speaking about Palestine. She argues that Sheeran's attempts to avoid politics are a form of self-interested political action, contrasting it with his past support for Ukraine.

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