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Ed Sheeran admits mistakes during first concert since Macklemore controversy
Singer Ed Sheeran apologized for his handling of the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from his US tour, admitting he made "mistakes." During his Philadelphia concert, Sheeran called the Gaza situation "catastrophic" and expressed heartbreak over civilian deaths, while condemning the October 7 attacks as "horrible." He claimed the decision to drop Macklemore came from the tour organizer, not him. Several supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore after stadium owner Robert Kraft barred the rapper due to alleged antisemitic rhetoric.
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