AOC Says the Real Problem in Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Fallout Is Stadium Owners' Censorship: 'Not Just About One Artist'

When it comes to the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore fallout, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) thinks the problem - and the responsibility to fix it - goes beyond just music artist. The Democratic congresswoman weighed in on growing controversy around Sheeran's Loop Tour this week as opening act Macklemore was banned by stadium owners from playing the remainder of his dates after speaking out in support of Palestine on stage. She argued that while Sheeran has a responsibility to speak out in support of Macklemore, the controversy raises broader questions about the power stadium owners . . .