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Ed Sheeran Mocked by SNL UK over Macklemore Tour 'Row'

On Saturday, September 19, SNL UK mocked Ed Sheeran and billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, targeting the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's current tour.
Macklemore was dropped from the tour after making "Free Palestine" remarks at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium earlier this month; according to Macklemore, Kraft demanded his removal, calling the speech "deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."
The sketch parodied Sheeran's attempt to remain neutral, depicting him saying "Thing is, your majesty, I don't like to take sides." Sheeran later acknowledged the criticism, telling fans he was "listening and learning" and "not complicit" regarding the conflict.
Sheeran resumed his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday night with a new backing band. He reportedly pledged a $2 million donation for aid in the Middle East, though critics questioned his motives.
Two concerts are slated later this week at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, owned by Kraft, as the tour continues toward a December conclusion in Mexico City.

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