Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Cousin Jethro Sheeran's Jabs Following Macklemore Controversy

Ed Sheeran was involved in a cultural controversy in September 2026 after his supporting act, rapper Macklemore, made pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Macklemore was subsequently dropped from the tour lineup by billionaire and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft. Following the ousting, all of Ed Sheeran's support acts, including Finneas, announced they would quit.

Amid the controversy, Ed stated he felt like his family abandoned him during his tough time. The remark led his estranged cousin, Jethro Sheeran, to launch a scathing attack on the singer. After weeks of silence, Ed responded to the jab.

Ed Sheeran reacts to his cousin, Jethro Sheeran's digs at him amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran seemingly responded to his cousin, Jethro Sheeran's jabs in the wake of the Macklemore controversy. During his October 2026 concert in Atlanta, the singer addressed the hate train directed at him after his opening act was removed from the lineup.