Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore’s firing from tour over ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash: ‘I am not complicit’

Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour

The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”

Sep 20, 2026

Ed Sheeran’s cousin takes personal jab at singer amid Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash

"He’s honestly a selfish individual with malicious, cunning ways," the musician's cousin alleged.

Sep 18, 2026

Ed Sheeran fans demand concert money back after Macklemore axed over ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash

Some of Sheeran's fans want to skip his tour, and be refunded for their tickets, in a show of solidarity with Macklemore.

Sep 16, 2026

Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over Macklemore removal: ‘I am not complicit’

Singer Ed Sheeran has broken his silence on the controversy over rapper Macklemore’s removal from his tour after Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks sparked outrage. “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision; it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me,” Sheeran said in a statement on Instagram Tuesday. Macklemore […]

Sep 15, 2026

Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore’s firing from tour over ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash: ‘I am not complicit’

Sheeran also clarified who made the final decision to axe Macklemore from his ongoing stadium tour.

Sep 15, 2026

Macklemore: Ed Sheeran and I had ‘painful disagreement’ over ‘Free Palestine’ speech backlash before tour firing

The "Thrift Shop" rapper claimed the "Shape of You" singer "was in a f--ked up position" and that his "typical apolitical stance was being challenged."

Sep 14, 2026