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Ed Sheeran tour continues to attract controversy following Macklemore's removal

NPR | By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Published September 17, 2026 at 5:41 PM EDT

The saga of Ed Sheeran and Macklemore continues, which began with a political statement on stage, now involves billionaire sports team owners, musicians quitting a tour and millions in donations.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a reporter with NPR Music.

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