Tour Removal Controversy
Hannah Einbinder Jabs Ed Sheeran Amid Ongoing Macklemore Tour Removal Controversy
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Robert Kraft, whose organization owns Gillette Stadium, said Macklemore would not perform there because of concerns about the rapper’s new material and what Kraft described as a history of comments and imagery disrespectful to the Jewish community.
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Sheeran said Macklemore’s contract was with the promoter, not with him, and that he had spoken with venues while attempting to find a resolution to the dispute.
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Sheeran’s reported touring revenues provide additional context for the wealth figure: Forbes reported that his Divide tour grossed $775.6 million, while Billboard reported that his Mathematics tour generated more than $875 million from 2022 to 2025.
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Warner Music said that during Sheeran’s 15-year relationship with the label, his career produced 170 million album sales and 126 billion streams worldwide; the collaboration ended in 2026.
Comedian Hannah Einbinder took a jab at Ed Sheeran on Instagram, reposting estimates of his roughly $400 million net worth and joking that she hoped the singer would suffer a painful sunburn "as a ginger." The Hindu reported the comment came amid fallout from rapper Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore performed pro-Palestinian songs and led chants at MetLife Stadium.
The dispute has widened into a public clash over donations. Perth Now reported that Ed Sheeran asked billionaire Robert Kraft to match a $2 million donation to humanitarian aid, while Macklemore pledged $1 million from his tour earnings to Palestinian relief organizations. Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, had blocked Macklemore from performing there.
Macklemore Dropped After Pro-Palestinian Performance
Macklemore performed "Hind's Hall" and led "Free Palestine" chants during New Jersey shows. Yahoo News reported that tour promoter Messina Touring Group said several venues would not permit him to remain on the lineup. Macklemore attributed the removal to pressure from venue officials, not Sheeran himself.
Kraft, whose organization owns Gillette Stadium, said Macklemore would not perform there due to concerns about the rapper's new material and what Kraft called a history of disrespectful comments toward the Jewish community. Sheeran claimed the promoter, not him, made the removal decision and said he wanted concerts focused on music.
Sheeran and Kraft Pledge Millions After Backlash
Following the controversy, Ed Sheeran pledged $2 million to humanitarian aid related to the Israel-Hamas war. Indian Express reported that Sheeran then asked Kraft to match the donation. Macklemore responded by donating $1 million in net earnings from the Loop Tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians.
The competing donations underscore the tension between the parties. Perth Now reported Kraft's account that Sheeran asked him to match funds before Macklemore challenged both men to donate. The moves appear designed to address criticism that Sheeran had been heavy-handed in removing the pro-Palestinian artist from the tour.
Sheeran's Wealth and Tour Revenue Context
Estimates of Sheeran's net worth vary widely. Celebrity Net Worth cites $400 million, while the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List valued it at £370 million. Neither figure has been officially confirmed by Sheeran or his representatives, making Einbinder's joke about the figure somewhat speculative.
Sheeran's touring history supports massive wealth. His Divide tour grossed $775.6 million, while his Mathematics tour generated more than $875 million from 2022 to 2025. Warner Music reported that over 15 years, Sheeran's career produced 170 million album sales and 126 billion streams worldwide before the label relationship ended in 2026.
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