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Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans before Philadelphia show

Sheeran apologized and addressed the Macklemore controversy and the Gaza conflict before starting his Lincoln Financial Field set.

Published Sep 20, 2026, 12:03 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Ed Sheeran used the opening moments of his Philadelphia concert Saturday night to address a growing controversy that has followed his U.S. tour and explain why he felt he could no longer stay silent. According to reports from USA TODAY and Variety, the singer spoke candidly to fans before launching into his set at Lincoln Financial Field.