# Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Macklemore Backlash

> Ed Sheeran apologizes for concert backlash after Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks.
- Title: Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Macklemore Backlash · Fox News
- Summary: Ed Sheeran apologizes for concert backlash after Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks. Ed Sheeran apologized to fans after pro-Palestinian protesters targeted…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/entertainment/pro-palestinian-protesters-target-ed-sheeran-philadelphia-concert-macklemore-removed-tour
- Author: Tracy Wright
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, macklemore, philadelphia, israel palestine, pro palestinian, concert, loop tour, free palestine, news, politics
## Ed Sheeran addresses concert backlash
Ed Sheeran apologized to fans after pro-Palestinian protesters targeted his Philadelphia concert following Macklemore's removal from his tour.

> I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important
## Macklemore dropped from tour
Macklemore was kicked off Sheeran's Loop Tour after criticizing pro-Palestinian remarks during his opening act at MetLife Stadium.

> Macklemore was kicked off Sheeran's Loop Tour
## Protesters target concert
Pro-Palestinian protesters held signs outside Lincoln Financial Field chanting "Free Palestine" one week after Macklemore's removal.

> Free Palestine
## Sheeran's apology
Sheeran admitted he made mistakes and apologized for disappointing fans after pro-Palestinian backlash.

> I’m so, so sorry. I don’t want to disappoint fans
## Sheeran's stance on conflict
Sheeran described the Israel-Palestine conflict as a humanitarian issue and expressed concern for civilian casualties.

> What happened in Israel at a music festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain
## Sheeran's tour decision
Sheeran decided to continue the tour despite concerns about audience reaction and potential backlash.

> I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me
## Key takeaway

Ed Sheeran apologized to fans after pro-Palestinian protesters targeted his Philadelphia concert following Macklemore's removal from his tour.