Ed Sheeran has found himself at the centre of a fresh backlash after addressing the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his US tour, with critics accusing the singer of making the dispute about himself rather than the suffering of people affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In an Instagram statement, Sheeran said he was 'appalled' by the conflict and described the suffering on both sides as a 'human tragedy.' He also attempted to clarify that Macklemore's removal was not his personal decision, saying venues and the tour promoter ultimately determined that the rapper could no longer perform.
