Ed Sheeran is now facing backlash of his own. The Daily Mail reported this week on the singer’s response to the fallout after Macklemore was removed from his U.S. tour. Sheeran broke his silence with a lengthy statement laying out his side of the story.
The trouble started when Macklemore was dropped as Sheeran’s opening act for the remaining shows on the American leg of the Loop Tour. He had delivered a “Free Palestine” speech during two nights at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a moment that also drew an online petition pushing for his removal. Venues on upcoming tour dates said they would pull the shows if Macklemore stayed on the bill.
