# Artists Stand With Palestine | Hip-Hop News

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-09-18T03:39:25+00:00
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FINNEAS drops out of Ed Sheeran’s tour, standing with Palestine — joining a growing wave of artists like Macklemore, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham who’ve pulled back amid controversy sparked by pro-Palestinian statements and performances. Macklemore’s “Hind’s Hall” and Gaza imagery at shows led to stadium owners backing out after pressure from Patriots owner Robert Kraft, forcing Sheeran’s team to make tough calls — while Macklemore pledged his entire $1M salary to Palestinian causes. The tour continues without its original lineup, spotlighting the cultural and political tensions reshaping live music. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://allhiphop.com/news/billie-eilishs-bro-finneas-backs-palestine-as-ed-sheeran/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/33973bf9de2f01cb Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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