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Ed Sheeran Calls Philadelphia Concert His 'Best Show' After Macklemore Tour Backlash

Ed Sheeran told Philadelphia fans that the backlash over Macklemore's removal made him question his tour and career, but their support convinced him to keep performing.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Ed Sheeran declares Philadelphia concert ‘best show of my life’ amid Macklemore controversy

‘In these situations, you really find out who your friends are,’ Sheeran told his Saturday night audience

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy: Macklemore Dropped, Family Abandonment Claims and Detailed Gaza Remarks

Ed Sheeran said he felt abandoned by friends and family after Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian comments, as several supporting acts also withdrew.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

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Ed Sheeran Admits He Is 'Afraid of What Might Happen' as His Entire Tour Support Suddenly Quits

Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia with a hastily assembled band after his tour's support acts withdrew following Macklemore's removal, while addressing Gaza and the future of the tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Weeps Onstage Over Family Betrayal and Band Walkout Leaving the Broken Star Totally Isolated

Ed Sheeran broke down before 50,000 fans in Philadelphia after his openers, his backing band, and even his own cousin turned on him over Macklemore's Loop Tour removal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

‘I feel betrayed’: inside Ed Sheeran’s controversial return to the stage

Some fans were hesitant to turn the page after Sheeran’s tour resumed in Philadelphia after the removal of Macklemore, who spoke out in support of Palestine

The Guardian - US · Sep 20

Ed Sheeran reveals stance on Gaza in emotional apology at first show since Macklemore fallout

Protesters gathered outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before Sheeran took the stage

The Independent UK · Sep 20

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Damon Albarn warns fans ‘don’t ever be neutral’ amid Ed Sheeran tour row

The Blur and Gorillaz frontman held a Palestinian flag aloft during an Orlando concert as controversy continued around Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s US dates.

BANG Premier · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran to face pro-Palestine protest amid Macklemore row as ticket prices plummet

PRO-PALESTINE protests are set to take place outside Ed Sheeran’s latest US concert following the removal of Macklemore from his tour.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19

Hayley Williams Features Macklemore and Artists Who Exited Ed Sheeran's Tour in Pre-Show Playlist

Hayley Williams appeared to support Macklemore and artists who left Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour by playing their music before a New York performance, though she did not comment publicly.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Boy George Falls for 'Poo Crave' Fake Ed Sheeran News as Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Row Rumbles On

Boy George has changed his stance on Ed Sheeran since Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour, while continuing to criticise artists who support Palestine.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Ed Sheeran Gets 'Sizable' Police Presence at Philly Concert for His Safety Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout

Ed Sheeran is set to have a 'sizable' police presence at his Philadelphia concert amid planned protests and fallout over Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Irish-Based Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran's Music After Macklemore Drama

Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran's music following listener backlash over Macklemore's exit from the Loop Tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Dear Ed Sheeran, fence-sitting is so last century: musicians can no longer opt out of politics

It’s all very 2026: with a stadium owner on one side and angry support acts on the other, the cornered star will have to pick a side, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

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Euronews · Sep 17

Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'

The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Ed Sheeran Tour Damage Control? $2M Pledge Follows Macklemore Axe and Mass Walkout by His Opening Acts

Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft have each pledged $2m towards humanitarian relief as controversy continues over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour and subsequent support-act withdrawals.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Ed Sheeran loses 150,000 Instagram followers in wake of Macklemore controversy while rapper sees following skyrocket

Macklemore has gained more than 750,000 followers since he announced that he was dropped from Sheeran’s tour

Euronews · Sep 16

'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran?

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out...

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International Business Times UK · Sep 16

'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode Uses Ed Sheeran Lyric To Criticise Him After Macklemore's Tour Exit

Marissa Bode criticised Ed Sheeran with a 'Thinking Out Loud' lyric after Macklemore was removed from the LOOP Tour amid a venue dispute.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

The US rapper spoke out in support of the people of Gaza and the West Bank.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Sydney Sweeney's 200K Follower Drop Meets Ed Sheeran's Macklemore Crisis in Explosive Celebrity Backlash

Sydney Sweeney loses more than 200K Instagram followers amid Novig backlash as Ed Sheeran faces fallout over Macklemore's tour removal

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Inside Ed Sheeran and Beoga's Years-Long Partnership as Band Says Staying After Macklemore's Tour Removal Is 'Simply Not an Option'

Irish folk band Beoga has withdrawn from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore was removed, citing its support for Palestinian advocacy.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

ALL of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour supporting acts have quit the remaining dates in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed from the shows after he…

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Ed Sheeran Said He Wouldn't 'Abandon' His Support Acts, Now 4 Quit in Solidarity With Macklemore: Who Are They?

Four artists have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining US dates following pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s tour band Beoga all posted on social media that they had withdrawn from the tour.

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