Jethro Sheeran Labels Cousin Ed a Coward Amid Tour Fallout

Jethro, the son of Ed’s uncle, took to Instagram on September 17 to air long-standing grievances, claiming he once helped launch his cousin’s early career. Beyond professional slights, he alleged that the singer has mocked his mental health and maintained a facade of kindness to secure lucrative brand deals. Jethro explicitly held his cousin responsible for the recent exclusion of Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour following pro-Palestinian chants at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

Ed Sheeran has consistently denied personal involvement in the rapper’s removal, attributing the decision to tour promoters and venue stakeholders. While he acknowledged the situation during a Philadelphia performance, characterizing his own handling of the controversy as a series of mistakes, he maintained that he attempted to mediate the conflict to protect the livelihoods of his crew. The situation remains volatile, with several opening acts withdrawing in solidarity with Macklemore and the singer facing mounting pressure to address the intersection of his professional obligations and the ongoing geopolitical crisis in Gaza.