Published September 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM ET · Updated September 20, 2026 at 6:11 AM ET
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy in pre-concert speech
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Ed Sheeran addressed the Macklemore controversy during a pre-concert speech at his Philadelphia show. He admitted mistakes and called the situation in Gaza unjustifiable. It was his first concert since the controversy.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 d ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 11 d ago from BBC News.
