Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Macklemore Fallout

Aaron Rowe has defended Ed Sheeran amid the continuing fallout over Macklemore's removal from the singer's Loop Tour , arguing that public criticism is being directed at the wrong person. Explore Ed Sheeran See latest videos, charts and news

Rowe was among the artists who withdrew from Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore was dropped from eight scheduled appearances. Related How Mariachi Found a Home in China & Earned Mexico's Recognition, Plus More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music Charlie Puth Cancels Australian and New Zealand Arena Dates Madrid Howls With Shakira as She Kicks Off 12-Date Residency: 'Tonight We Are One'

The decision followed Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments and performance of his 2024 protest song "Hind's Hall" during Sheeran's Sept. 4 and 5 concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.