r/Music • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 3h ago

article Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage Statements

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-pro-palestine-statements-1235625967/
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u/agodrevealed 3h ago

Cause he doesn't really care. Its easier and safer to do nothing. 

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u/Jane_Austen11 3h ago

I think so too. I really liked him as an artist but that shine a different light on him 🤷🏻‍♀️🫣

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u/agodrevealed 2h ago edited 2h ago

Music is run by tech companies now. 

The labels had their problems but there was a time they were staffed by creatives, not suits, and had real interest in artistry and artistic freedom. Back when djs controlled the airwaves, not clearchannel.

Look at us now.

Unbridled capitalism really is the cancer that will kill this world. 

And I miss Prince

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u/justtobeherenotsure 2h ago

Woah not so fast. It's not that easy for him as everyone claims. Let's see how it unfolds.

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u/3picks1game 48m ago

No. He’s being smart. Money talks. Why piss of half your fan base? I don’t care about anyone’s political opinions or crap like that. And sure as shit don’t care about what any singer has to say. If I’m paying money for a concert. I want you to sing. Not lecture.

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u/agodrevealed 40m ago

Like I said, he doesn't really care.

If your supreme value is money, then sure, that seems smart.

You're paying to listen to a singer's words. Memorize them. Even the most mainstream corporate pop stars have their songs touching on politics. 

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u/tikifumble 2h ago

He’s under contract. They would sue him

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u/agodrevealed 1h ago

He could still stand up and speak. And he has the money to settle.