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Ed Sheeran Breaks Down in Tears on-Stage After Macklemore Fallout
Sheeran apologized for his decisions after Macklemore was removed from the tour and all supporting acts later dropped out, according to the singer.
- On Saturday, Sheeran performed in Philadelphia for the first time since Macklemore's removal from his tour, opening with an apology for his "mistakes" and telling fans he was "so, so sorry" for the controversy.
- Macklemore was pulled from the tour after voicing support for Gaza. Sheeran disputed his involvement on Tuesday, claiming promoters including Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, threatened to cancel shows if the rapper remained on the bill.
- Every support act on the Loop Tour dropped out in solidarity, including Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Grammy-winning musician Finneas, Danish artist Lukas Graham, and backing band Beoga. The withdrawals left Sheeran performing solo.
- Addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict, Sheeran described Gaza as "catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate." He added that "the systemic injustice we are seeing unfold in the West Bank cannot be overlooked."
- Protesters gathered outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Saturday's concert. Sheeran acknowledged he previously avoided being a "political commentator" for "unity" but told the crowd, "I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore.
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After the tour exclusion of US rapper Macklemore, Ed Sheeran talks openly for the first time about the controversy that has been going on for days. He also reports about doubts. How do his fans deal with it?
Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears on-stage after Macklemore fallout
Ed Sheeran apologised for ‘making mistakes’ as he addressed his recent controversy with Macklemore in Philadelphia. The singer returned to the stage on Saturday for the first time since his tour was derailed by the US rapper being cancelled for speaking out against Israel’s actions in Palestine. Macklemore was pulled from the tour after he […]
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