Ed Sheeran's cousin publicly condemns him as 'coward' over tour row
Ed Sheeran's cousin Jethro has posted a scathing public attack, calling the musician a coward over the Macklemore tour controversy.
Jethro Sheeran, Ed Sheeran's first cousin, has attacked the musician on Instagram. Jethro called Ed a coward and a selfish person.
American rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed's Loop tour after his 'Free Palestine' remarks at a September 4 concert in New Jersey. Jethro accused Ed of dropping Macklemore himself and said Ed had let him down before and mocked his mental health struggles.
Ed says the tour decision was made by the promoter, not him. Ed also says he has personal views on the conflict but chooses not to speak about it publicly.
- 44 years old
- Jethro's age
- First cousin
- Relationship to Ed
- September 4
- Macklemore's statement date
- MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Stadium location
Why it mattersThe family feud shows deep splits over the Macklemore row, which has already cost Ed Sheeran 300,000 Instagram followers and made tour acts withdraw.
AustraliaAustralian media is covering the celebrity fallout, but no direct local impact yet. The story highlights how tour cancellations and public figures' political positions ripple through global entertainment.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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