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During a concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ed Sheeran responded to criticism from his estranged cousin Jethro regarding the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from Sheeran’s tour after making a “Free Palestine” speech. Sheeran mentioned that he had not spoken with Jethro for a long time but did not name him directly. The incident began when Macklemore was dropped as an opener for Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his political statement, which led to a public dispute between the two musicians over their stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict and support for Palestinian rights.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-04,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Ed Sheeran, 35, addressed his estranged cousin Jethro Sheeran during a show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Sheeran mentioned that fans might have seen Jethro recently speaking against him and noted he hadn’t “spoken” to his cousin "in a very long time." The tension between them escalated after Macklemore, 43, was dropped as an opener from Sheeran’s Loop Tour following a speech about Free Palestine in early September. Jethro has been aggressively criticizing Sheeran on social media, calling him “ashamed” and questioning his character and music. Jethro claims he is Sheeran's "first blood cousin" and accuses the singer of mistreating him and mocking his mental health.
Written for “Ed Sheeran Cousin Drama” on 2026-10-05,
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Ed Sheeran briefly addressed his estranged cousin, Jethro Sheeran, and his remarks against him after his “Free Palestine” controversy with Macklemore.
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Sheeran → address → Macklemore
“You might have seen [my relative] recently on social media,” the Grammy winner told audience members at his Loop Tour stop at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, per a social media video.
uncertain
winner → see → video
The “Perfect” crooner, who shied away from using Jethro’s name, explained he hadn’t “spoken” to his cousin “in a very long time.”
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he → shy → time
Despite the duo’s distant relationship, Jethro has aggressively ranted against Ed, 35, ever since Macklemore, 43, was dropped as an opener from the hitmaker’s tour following a “Free Palestine” speech in early September.
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Macklemore → rant → September
“I’m ashamed of my cousin Ed he’s done,” Jethro continued.
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Jethro → ’m → cousin
“Finally the world and all his fans see through him.
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world → see → him
He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music so I can’t say he’s even a good artist.”
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he → ’ → music
Jethro explained he was the “Thinking Out Loud” singer’s “first blood cousin,” claiming that the latter “screwed me over, made fun of my mental health and mental health in general.”
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latter → explain → general
Controversy against Ed sparked when Macklemore revealed he was dropped from the remainder of the Loop Tour after he shouted “Free Palestine” during the New Jersey show at MetLife Stadium.
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he → spark → Stadium
A few days later, Macklemore shared a long Instagram statement about Sheeran and his team removing him from the tour.
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Sheeran → share → tour
“But before I get into it, I want to say something that should be obvious,” the “Can’t Hold Us” singer wrote.
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singer → get → Us
“In this moment I think it matters.
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it → think → moment
Macklemore stated that the “victims are the Palestinian people” who have “been killed, starved, displaced and forced to live through unimaginable violence.”
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who → state → violence
Ed later responded to Macklemore’s comments, stating that the promoter decided to drop the latter, also denying claims that it was his choice.
uncertain
it → respond → claims
“I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living,” he wrote.
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he → let → living
The “Shape of You” singer claimed he wasn’t “complicit” in the “devastating conflict” between Israel and Palestine.
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he → claim → Israel
Ed also addressed the fallout on Sept. 19 during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, emotionally sharing how he was “abandoned” by his close family and friends.
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he → address → family
Macklemore announced his “Free Palestine Tour” with three stops throughout Europe in October.
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Macklemore → announce → October
All proceeds from the shows “will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement.”
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proceeds → benefit → people
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voice → matter → ?
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Discussions → moderate → civility
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