Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’

Source: www.variety.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center · Published: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:29:07 GMT

Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center: Ed Sheeran Admits To “Making Mistakes” With Macklemore, Calls Out “Systemic Injustice” In Gaza: “I’m So, So Sorry” — deadline.com
Center: Ed Sheeran set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut, other acts withdrew — nypost.com
Center: Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert — thehill.com
Center: Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop — www.billboard.com
Right: Protestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Was Dropped From Tour: ‘It’s Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free’ — www.variety.com
Right: Ed Sheeran Met With Pro-Palestine Protest Outside Philadelphia Concert: “F*ck Your Concert, F*ck Your Fans. Palestine Is Our Demand!” — deadline.com
Right: Ed Sheeran apologizes for Macklemore backlash, encourages unity at first concert since fallout — www.foxnews.com
Right: Melissa Barrera Says It’s “So Beautiful” To See Support For Macklemore Speaking Up On Palestine: “I Didn’t Get That When It Happened To Me” — deadline.com

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