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Israel Online · Sep 15, 2026

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Ed Sheeran Responds to Macklemore Controversy Ed Sheeran has responded to controversy surrounding Macklemore, saying the rapper’s removal from the tour was a decision made by the promoter, not by him. Sheeran said organizers had faced threats that shows would be canceled if Macklemore continued participating. Addressing criticism over his silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Sheeran added: “Just because I choose not to speak publicly doesn’t mean I don’t care.”

*Ed Sheeran Responds to Macklemore Controversy* Ed Sheeran has responded to controversy surrounding Macklemore, saying the rapper’s removal from the tour was a decision made by the promoter, not by him. Sheeran said organizers had faced threats that shows would be canceled if Macklemore continued participating. Addressing criticism over his silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Sheeran added: “Just because I choose not to speak publicly doesn’t mean I don’t care.”

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