Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’

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- · Al JazeeraEd Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
- · BBC EntertainmentEd Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
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