Sheeran's Philly show pivots to unity amid Macklemore tour controversy

At his Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran addressed the week-long controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the tour and his own political remarks, performing solo, apologizing to fans and emphasizing unity and safety at concerts. He noted promoters decided to drop Macklemore, discussed humanitarian concerns in Israel and Gaza, and urged that the tour be a space for everyone, with opening acts and Beoga dropping out and backup musicians filling in for the set.