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YouTuber Ms Rachel takes brutal swipe at Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was dropped from his tour
Alexandra B.
The world's most popular children’s entertainer, Miss Rachel, has spoken out, criticizing singer Ed Sheeran for allowing rapper Macklemore to be axed from his tour after vocalizing support for Palestine.
Best known for her YouTube series, Songs for Littles, which teaches babies and toddlers speech, language and early learning, Ms Rachel has also been very vocal about the staggering number of children being killed in Gaza and the West Bank on social media since the current conflict began in 2023.
All Ed Sheeran's support acts withdraw from his tour
After Macklemore was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s tour last week for singing a song about Palestine and waving the flag, the 'Shape of You' singer is circling the drain of being canceled completely.
While Sheeran’s other support acts have followed suit and dropped out of the Loop tour, it could be a very different kind of musician who has condemned him completely.
Ms Rachel, real name Rachel Accurso, took to Instagram to slam the star over his silence in the wake of criticism over the decision.
In a post on social media, Accurso shared with her 5.7 million followers: "Ed Sheeran had an opportunity [to] show that we won't be bullied into punishing people for supporting Palestine.
"Instead, he caved to people who refuse to accept what the world knows. A genocide is happening in Gaza. We all need to speak out against it."
Ms Rachel uses her social media to talk about children being killed in Palestine
According to figures supported by the United Nations, more than 21,000 children have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Accurso referred to the figures in a separate post, writing: "Imagine looking back 20 years from now at yourself kicking someone off a tour because they spoke out during a genocide that has killed over 20,000 kids."
Sheeran eventually broke his silence on Tuesday, September 15, in a six-slide Instagram statement declaring that it was not his personal decision to axe Macklemore from his tour.
The 35-year-old artist wrote in a statement: "After Macklemore's performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the shows if he was still supporting.
"I was informed that this stance was based on how Macklemore conveyed part of his message during his performance, rather than on everything that was said.
"I spoke with the venues at length all week to try and build a bridge. One of those people was Robert Kraft.
"I was also involved in direct talks with promoters along with activists on both sides to try and find a mutual resolution for all, but the venue's and promoter's decision was final.
"Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine.”