@theuntoldtruthnews: Ed Sheeran Loses Followers Amid Tour Controversy Ed Sheeran has seen a sharp drop in Instagram followers after Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of his US Loop Tour. Reports show the singer lost tens of thousands of followers in the hours after the decision became public, with some tracking Over 100,000 in under a day while Macklemore gained hundreds of thousands. The fallout began when Macklemore made repeated Free Palestine statements and performed protest material during opening sets at MetLife Stadium earlier this month. Venues on upcoming tour stops refused to host shows with him on the bill, leading the promoter to confirm his removal. Macklemore said Sheeran and his team made the final call after difficult conversations, with the singer maintaining he does not take sides. Stadium owner Robert Kraft confirmed concerns over the onstage rhetoric and broader history of statements viewed as offensive by parts of the Jewish community. Sheeran has not issued a public statement on the matter. The episode has sparked intense debate online about neutrality, free speech on stage, and the costs of political expression in mainstream music.

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Tuesday 15 September 2026 14:59:59 GMT