Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy at Philadelphia Concert

Ed Sheeran addressed the recent controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore during a concert in Philadelphia, according to a report by BBC News.

The performance marked Sheeran's first concert since Macklemore was removed from his tour, a decision that reportedly followed the withdrawal of other artists from the tour lineup, BBC News said.

Details of what Sheeran said on stage, as well as the specific reasons behind Macklemore's removal and the other artists' departures, were not fully outlined in the available report.

BBC News did not provide additional comment from Sheeran, Macklemore, or tour organizers at the time of publication.

This is a developing story and further details may emerge as more information becomes available.