Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza crisis at Philadelphia show amid Macklemore fallout
TL;DR
At a Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran called the Gaza civilian toll catastrophic and unjustifiable while addressing the Macklemore controversy that led to protests outside Lincoln Financial Field; Macklemore was dropped from the Loop tour for pro-Palestinian remarks, prompting donations from Macklemore and Patriots owner Robert Kraft to Gaza-related causes. Sheeran apologized for past decisions, defended free speech, and said he would continue the tour with fill-in musicians as the audience remained supportive despite the controversy.
- Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first concert since Macklemore controversy NBC News
- A Teary Ed Sheeran Apologizes to His Fans as Tour Resumes With No Openers WSJ
- Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Israel-Gaza Amid Macklemore Tour Drama Rolling Stone
- Pro-Palestinian protesters target Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert after Macklemore removed from tour Fox News
- Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologizes for Macklemore controversy CNBC
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