Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ controversy took a sharp turn on September 15 when Finneas withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour to show his support for the rapper. Earlier on September 14, Macklemore was removed as the supporting act from the Perfect singer’s remaining shows following his ‘Free Palestine’ onstage calls at New Jersey shows.In the latest development, Finneas pulled out from Sheeran’s tour alongside other supporting acts including Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe.In his new IG post, Billie Eilish’s brother urged that artists shouldn’t be silenced. He wrote:“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFor those unfamiliar, the Thrift Shop singer voiced his support for people of the West Bank and Gaza during his opening acts at NJ shows of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. After that, he was taken off the tour because of the pressure from the venues.Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham also released statements after Macklemore’s removalBesides Finneas, other guest acts of Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour voluntarily withdrew after the Can’t Hold Us rapper was removed from the remaining shows.Irish singer Aaron Rowe released his statement showing support for Macklemore and Palestine. In his post, Aaron wrote:“I don't take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life. I could never thank him enough for this. But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation.”In his post, Aaron Rowe seemingly aimed at American billionaire Robert Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium through Kraft Group. The Irish songwriter wrote that he won’t let billionaires use their ‘power’ to silence ‘rightful’ voices.“I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children,” Aaron Rowe wrote.Further, Lukas Graham also wrote that money can’t buy anyone’s right to speak. In his post, he said:“Money doesn't give you the right to own the conversation. Nobody's bank balance should decide who gets to speak or which suffering we're allowed to acknowledge. I love Ed, and I'm grateful for everything we've shared. That hasn't changed. But I can't put these words out into the world and carry on with this tour as things stand. We're withdrawing from the remaining dates.”Lastly, the Irish folk band, Beoga, also withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.Earlier in the day, Ed Sheeran also opened up on the rapper’s controversy. He said that he made efforts for ‘mutual resolution,’ but the decision made by the promoters was final. He also showed respect for Macklemore’s political beliefs.