Ed Sheeran says friends and family ‘abandoned’ him amid Macklemore controversy

 Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew. He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour. Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns. The singer stated he continued performing for his dedicated fans. This concert followed controversy over Macklemore’s removal from the tour. Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew. He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour. Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns. The singer stated he continued performing for his dedicated fans. This concert followed controversy over Macklemore’s removal from the tour.