Ed Sheeran speaks out on Gaza after Macklemore's removal

20.09.2026 07:04 HotInfo

During his first concert after rapper Macklemore was dropped from his American tour, Ed Sheeran admitted mistakes and addressed the controversy linked to the war in Gaza. At Saturday's performance in Philadelphia, he took the stage without the originally planned opening act. BBC News ↗

The British singer said that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable. At the same time, he said he does not want to cast himself in the role of someone offering political solutions to the conflict. He apologized for his previous decisions and admitted that he made mistakes. Le Monde ↗

On stage, Sheeran publicly addressed for the first time the decision to remove Macklemore from the lineup of the American leg of the tour. The rapper had previously called for support for Palestine during his performances, which sparked a dispute among organizers, musicians and the public. After his removal from the lineup, other artists also withdrew from the tour. n-tv ↗

The concert in Philadelphia drew heightened attention. Part of the singer's fan base supported him and reacted favorably to his performance. Irish musician Aaron Rowe, who had previously taken Sheeran's side, said that in his view the public is focusing on the wrong person. RTE News ↗

The remaining concerts of the American leg of the tour will show whether the dispute affects attendance and the atmosphere at the shows. It also remains to be seen whether the organizers will announce new opening acts.

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