Ed Sheeran's Cousin Refuses To Back Down, Calling the Musician a 'Coward' Over Macklemore's Tour Removal

Ed Sheeran's cousin Jethro has launched a blistering personal attack on the British pop star, publicly branding him a 'coward' during an explosive appearance on Piers Morgan's Uncensored podcast

The fierce family dispute erupts amid a mounting tour crisis triggered by the controversial removal of rapper Macklemore over pro-Palestinian stage remarks.

Jethro took his long-standing grievances public by sharing vintage photographs on social media alongside stinging captions, later telling Morgan that his cousin's refusal to navigate the controversy transparently exposed a lack of integrity.

While Sheeran maintained he simply wanted to prevent his concerts from transforming into a political forum, the ensuing fallout has devastated his North American itinerary.

Major supporting acts including Finneas and Lukas Graham have walked out in solidarity, while Macklemore has pledged one million dollars to Palestinian relief funds.

As family tensions spill onto international television screens, the global music icon faces an escalating public relations nightmare that overshadows his record-breaking concert series.

Ed Sheeran's Cousin Takes His Criticism Public

Jethro posted an old photo of himself with Sheeran on Instagram, with a blunt caption. 'You can't silence me! Ed Sheeran is a coward !! I'm embarrassed about this photo but it's 10 years old !' he wrote.

The photograph made a tour dispute personal. Jethro, who has been critical of Sheeran before, took his accusation further in his interview with Morgan.

He said he believed Sheeran had removed Macklemore from the show and claimed his view was informed by his own experience of the singer. That remains Jethro's allegation. Sheeran's stated wish to keep his shows from becoming a 'political forum' does not, on its own, answer that question.

Morgan suggested that Jethro's public criticism might be seen as jealousy. Jethro rejected the idea while acknowledging Sheeran's talent. 'He's very talented and people think I'm jealous, but jealous of what? His looks, his guitar? I mean, I don't hate him at all. I wish him the best,' he said.

Macklemore's Tour Removal Draws a Wider Response

Finneas and Lukas Graham were among the artists reported to have withdrawn after Macklemore's removal.

Two accounts now sit at the centre of the row. Macklemore says his comments supporting Palestine led to his removal. Sheeran says he did not want the concerts to become a political forum. Neither statement establishes precisely how the decision was reached.

Macklemore has since announced a Free Palestine Tour. Reports said other prominent artists have endorsed it, but do not identify them or provide their statements. Macklemore has been clearer about how he intends to direct money from another tour toward Palestinian relief.

Macklemore Pledges Palestinian Relief Donations

Macklemore has pledged $1 million to Palestinian relief nonprofits and committed his entire net earnings from the Loop tour to six organisations, according to the source.

He names Medical Aid for Palestinians, Palestine Children's Relief Fund and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, among the recipients. In an Instagram post, Macklemore said he wanted to 'bring the conversation back to where it belongs'.

Macklemore challenged event promoters to match his donations as public pressure mounts on the entertainment industry.