VIDEO Ed Sheeran Progovorio Nakon Skandala S Macklemoreom: 'Situacija U Gazi Se Ne Može Opravdati'
Sheeran said the Gaza war is unjustifiable as he apologized for the uproar after Macklemore was dropped from his tour, which drew protests and boycotts.
- On Saturday night in Philadelphia, pop star Ed Sheeran publicly apologized for the uproar surrounding his tour, saying he was "so, so sorry" after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup.
- Arena owners pressured Sheeran to remove Macklemore, fearing venues would be used to promote divisive rhetoric regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict during his performances.
- Pro-Palestinian activists called for a boycott of Sheeran, while other supporting acts withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, intensifying pressure on the pop star.
- Addressing the conflict, Sheeran stated, "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable," while acknowledging the "horrific" Hamas-led invasion of Israel on October 7.
- Sheeran's Divide Tour has grossed more than $1.5 billion and now faces ongoing scrutiny as the artist navigates intense public debate over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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The 35-year-old English star was criticized for evicting on Monday from his tour the rapper Macklemore, who had taken a stand for Palestine. So far quite consensual, Ed Sheeran said on Saturday night "to have spent the hardest week of her life".
The British singer broke his silence in Philadelphia, called the situation in Gaza "catastrophic" and defended his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for the first time in person.
After several days of criticism about Macklemore's escape from his tour, the British singer expressed himself at a concert in Philadelphia. ...
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'
The English singer-songwriter opened his show sharing his opinions on Gaza, noting that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children were “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore exit row, clarifies Israel-Palestine stance
Ed Sheeran apologised to fans in Philadelphia as he addressed the Loop Tour fallout and Macklemore's removal. He also clarified his stance on Israel and Palestine while raising concerns about free speech at venues.
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