After fans, musicians, and corporations weighed in on drama surrounding Ed Sheeran, he has now been criticized by a family member.
First cousin Jethro Sheeran has labelled the musician a “coward” in a social media post.
The comments come after American rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour following his “Free Palestine” remarks during a September 4 performance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which has been the centre of much controversy.
“ the world and all his fans see through him.”
The 44-year-old said Ed had before “screwed (him) over” and “made fun” of his mental health struggles.
“He is shady and he’s dropped Macklemore himself I believe 100% he’s a coward,” Jethro continued.
Jethro wrote that he felt Ed was “not a true Sheeran”.
Earlier in the week, Sheeran insisted the decision to drop Macklemore was not his.
Macklemore said that taking a public position could come at a professional price.
Sheeran’s Instagram followers have fallen by at least 300,000.
The post from his family member comes a day after Classic Hits Radio announced it would stop playing the British superstar’s songs following feedback from listeners over Macklemore’s removal from the tour.
Classic Hits Radio attracts more than 379,000 listeners each week, predominantly aged over 35.