Hannah Einbinder had a message for Ed Sheeran as backlash surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s tour continued to intensify. The Hannah Einbinder Unleashes Brutal Message For Ed Sheeran Amid Tour Drama first appeared on The Blast

Hannah Einbinder unleashed a blistering message for Ed Sheeran as backlash surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s Loop Tour continued to intensify. The “Hacks” star shared a post describing Sheeran as a “regular dude” despite his estimated $400 million net worth, but she added a far less flattering message of her own.

Hannah Einbinder Takes Aim At Ed Sheeran

Einbinder shared her fiery message alongside an earlier post about Sheeran insisting that he remains an ordinary person despite his enormous financial success.

“Ed Sheeran, I say this as a ginger. I hope you get a REALLY bad sunburn, the kind on the back of your entire body where it hurts to lie down or walk or sit,” Einbinder wrote.

Her remarks came amid a growing dispute over Macklemore being removed from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

Macklemore Was Removed After Saying ‘Free Palestine’

Macklemore had been scheduled to open eight of Sheeran’s final 10 stadium shows in the United States. During performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5, the rapper used his set to express support for Palestinians.

“A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart: ‘Free Palestine,’” Macklemore told the audience.

The rapper also performed “Hind’s Hall,” his protest song supporting Palestinians, while images showing destruction in Gaza appeared on screens inside the stadium.

His performance prompted criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel groups. The Israeli American Council subsequently circulated a petition urging Sheeran and tour organizers to remove Macklemore from the remaining shows.

Macklemore later claimed that venue owners objected to his message and threatened to prevent Sheeran’s concerts from taking place if he remained on the lineup.

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Ed Sheeran Says The Decision Was Not His

Sheeran responded to the growing criticism by insisting that he did not personally decide to remove Macklemore. “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine,” the singer wrote in a statement shared on Instagram.

Sheeran explained that Macklemore’s contract was with the tour’s promoter rather than with him directly. Messina Touring Group confirmed that venues scheduled to host upcoming shows had warned that they would not allow the concerts to proceed with Macklemore still attached.

“As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans,” the company said.

The promoter added that Macklemore would no longer appear “after discussions with stakeholders.”

Sheeran said he spoke with venues, promoters and activists in an effort to resolve the dispute, but the final decision remained beyond his control. “I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution and unfortunately, was unable to do so,” he explained, per PEOPLE.

The Singer Defends His Decision To Remain Apolitical

Sheeran also pushed back against accusations that his reluctance to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict meant he did not care about the situation. “I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine,” he wrote. “The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy.”

The singer explained that he does not use his professional platform to discuss politics because his concerts attract people from different backgrounds, including young children. “I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn’t mean I don’t have them, and it doesn’t mean I don’t care,” Sheeran said.

Sheeran emphasized that he respected Macklemore’s willingness to speak publicly even though their approaches differed, and described his concerts as spaces for “unity, joy, escapism, love, and a place for everyone to feel welcome.”

Other Artists Walk Away From The Loop Tour

The controversy grew after multiple performers announced they would no longer participate in the remaining tour dates. Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Irish band Beoga withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestinians.

Sheeran said he would not cancel the shows because doing so would affect fans, crew members and musicians who rely on the tour for work. “I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living,” he stated.

The ‘Hacks’ Star Has Been Vocal About Palestine

Einbinder has repeatedly expressed support for Palestinians while also discussing her Jewish identity. After winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks” at the 2025 Emmy Awards, she ended her acceptance speech with a pro-Palestinian statement. She later explained that she felt an obligation to distinguish Jewish identity from the policies and military actions of the Israeli government.

Einbinder returned to the Emmys in 2026 as a nominee for the fifth and final season of “Hacks,” which concluded its run earlier this year. She did not win the supporting actress category this time.

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