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Ed Sheeran says friends and family ‘abandoned’ him amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew.

Ed Sheeran says friends and family ‘abandoned’ him amid Macklemore controversy

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Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew.

He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour.

Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns.

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Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew. He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour. Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns.

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He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour. Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns. The singer stated he continued performing for his dedicated fans.

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