Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Macklemore Mess, Criticizes Israel

"I want my music and shows to be about unity, not division; about humanity, not politics."

An emotional Ed Sheeran addresses fans at his first show since the fallout over Macklemore's removal from his tour, apologizing as he takes the stage in Philadelphia.

Outside the stadium,… pic.twitter.com/deDLJgiEpa

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 20, 2026

Singer Ed Sheeran appears to read an apology after Macklemore was kicked off the tour for his pro-Palestine rant.

Sheeran, who is from England, said what happened to Macklemore “should never happen in the free world.”

“I want my music and shows to be about unity, not division,… pic.twitter.com/PQ1fHGGcvb

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 20, 2026

Sitting on the fence is not a comfortable place. His strongest criticism went to Israel. So not really on the fence.