Ed Sheeran Says He "Never Wanted to Be an Activist Musician" at First Concert Since Macklemore Drop The recent controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour has reignited a long standing debate about the role of artists in politics and how quickly one's public stance can be scrutinized.
The backlash against Macklemore for his pro Palestinian comments led to his departure from the tour, with other openers following suit.
Ed Sheeran's decision to continue without them raises questions about the implications of activism by default.