The furore erupted after the US rapper expressed pro-Palestinian views on stage during Sheeran’s New Jersey shows. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The furore erupted after the US rapper expressed pro-Palestinian views on stage during Sheeran’s New Jersey shows.S1S2

• Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage. Hours after Sheeran posted on soc...S3

• Macklemore said he was forced out of the tour after he advocated for Palestinians on stage while supporting Sheeran.S4

• Three openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ commentsAll four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opening act Macklemore, as backlash g...S5

• Ed Sheeran is setting the record straight on Macklemore’s controversial exit from his Loop Tour after voicing his support for Palestine on stage. “After Macklemore’s performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they w...S6