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Ed Sheeran apologises for tour "mistakes" after Macklemore dropped for Gaza comments

Ed Sheeran addressed fans at his Philadelphia show, apologising for "mistakes" after rapper Macklemore was dropped from his tour. Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments on stage in September, leading to other artists leaving and falling ticket sales. Sheeran called the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks "horrific" and Gaza's situation "unjustifiable".

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 September 2026 at 4:22

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