Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza

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Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza

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Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza

Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia. Sheeran has faced intense backlash after Macklemore was dropped from the concert tour over his ‘Free Palestine’ comments. Listen here.

Published On 20 Sep 2026

20 Sep 2026

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