Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza controversy after Macklemore dropped
Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:41
Ed Sheeran addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was dropped from his tour.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made at a concert. Sheeran subsequently gave a lengthy speech at his Philadelphia show, discussing the situation in Gaza and saying he had made mistakes, though he stated he never wanted to be an activist musician. The controversy has drawn both support and criticism.
How it is being reported
- Macklemore’s anti-Israel rant: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 21, 2026New York Post · 21 Sept, 16:52
- Nadiya Hussain shares video accusing Ed Sheeran of shedding 'white tears' after he broke down on stage saying his family had 'abandoned him' while addressing Israel-Palestine rowDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 16:32
- Ed Sheeran says he "never wanted to be an activist musician" at first concert since Macklemore dropCBS News · 21 Sept, 14:23
- Ed Sheeran is accused of 'bowing to the mob' after addressing the Israel-Palestine controversy amid tour rowDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 13:51
- DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: This is exactly why the rapper who derailed Ed Sheeran's tour was WRONG to call the tragedy of Gaza a 'genocide'Daily Mail · 21 Sept, 12:22
- Ed Sheeran reveals he changed his Philadelphia stage layout because he was 'afraid audience might throw things at me' when he was pushed into addressing his politicsDaily Mail · 20 Sept, 17:41
- ‘I feel betrayed’: inside Ed Sheeran’s controversial return to the stageThe Guardian · 20 Sept, 16:12
- 'Situation in Gaza is unjustifiable,' says Ed Sheeran as he addresses Macklemore 'Free Palestine' controversyEuronews · 20 Sept, 07:27
- Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at showBBC World · 20 Sept, 06:01
In this story: Ed Sheeran · Macklemore · Philadelphia · Gaza · Israel · Palestine
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