Ed Sheeran Condemns Gaza Situation and Apologizes After Controversy
Ed Sheeran condemned the situation in Gaza as catastrophic and unjustifiable, while apologizing for the controversy sparked by rapper Macklemore's exclusion from his tour.
Amina Cissé
September 21, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-19
Ed Sheeran opened his concert in Philadelphia by firmly condemning the situation in Gaza, describing it as “catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate.”
The British singer also issued an apology on Saturday for the controversy triggered when rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour due to pro-Palestinian remarks.
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