Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Crisis and Gaza in Philadelphia

A crisis has occurred on the United States tour of Ed Sheeran following the removal of rapper Macklemore as the opening artist. After Macklemore was taken off the lineup, four opening acts declared their support for Palestine and announced their official withdrawal from the tour. Prior to the concert, a pro-Palestinian demonstration was also organized outside the stadium venue with a small group of people participating in the gathering.

At the opening of his solo concert in Philadelphia, Ed Sheeran addressed the audience and spoke about Gaza. Ed Sheeran described the events that are taking place in Gaza as a disaster, and he further stated that the situation is unjustifiable.

Addressing the controversy surrounding the tour lineup, Ed Sheeran stated that he did not stand behind the decision to remove Macklemore from the opening slot. Ed Sheeran pointed directly to the tour promoter as being behind the decision to remove Macklemore from the concert dates.