Tour fallout and family drama.
Ed Sheeran Addresses Estranged Cousin And Macklemore Tour Fallout At Atlanta Concert
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Sheeran explained that he had recently found an old phone he had discarded about a decade earlier, which brought up notifications from old conversations, including messages from the estranged family member.
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Jethro said he was Sheeran’s “first blood cousin” and accused him of mocking his mental health, in addition to calling him selfish and malicious.
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At the Atlanta concert, former Fray frontman Isaac Slade appeared as a special guest and performed an abbreviated set featuring “How to Save a Life” and “You Found Me.”
Ed Sheeran briefly addressed his estranged cousin Jethro during an Atlanta concert, acknowledging a family rift that has stretched for years. Parade reported that Sheeran mentioned finding an old phone from a decade ago that surfaced old messages, including ones from the family member he no longer speaks to.
The comment came amid fallout over Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's Loop Tour. Jethro had accused Sheeran of being selfish and playing a role in dropping Macklemore after he made pro-Palestinian remarks at a New Jersey show. Sheeran has denied involvement in that decision.IBTimes UK reported on his response at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 3.
Cousin Accuses Sheeran of Cruelty and Control
Jethro Sheeran has been vocal about his grievances. The Olympian reports he called himself Sheeran's "first blood cousin" and accused him of mocking his mental health struggles. Jethro labeled his famous relative selfish and malicious, claiming a years-long estrangement.
The family dispute surfaced publicly as tensions mounted around Macklemore's tour exit. Jethro used the moment to air long-standing complaints, though Sheeran's Atlanta response suggested the two haven't communicated directly in a very long time.
Macklemore's Exit Remains Source of Tension
Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour after speaking out on Palestinian rights and genocide at a New Jersey show. Tri-City Herald reported that the hip-hop artist has insisted the Palestinian people are the true victims, not touring musicians caught in the controversy.
Sheeran has repeatedly denied orchestrating Macklemore's removal, but Jethro claimed otherwise. The conflict has kept the tour in the spotlight for reasons beyond music, forcing Sheeran to make a rare public family comment during his Atlanta stop.
Isaac Slade Joins Loop Tour as Special Guest
Despite the controversy, Sheeran's tour moves forward with fresh lineup changes. The Fray frontman Isaac Slade appeared as a special guest during the Atlanta concert, delivering an abbreviated set. He performed "How to Save a Life" and "You Found Me," two of the band's biggest hits.
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