Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him 'coward' amid Macklemore tour controversy
Most outlets led with the accusation that Ed Sheeran is a "coward," as stated by his cousin Jethro Sheeran, and contextualized it within the broader Macklemore tour controversy. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts highlighting the social media post and the familial relationship between the two musicians.
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Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him 'coward' amid Macklemore tour controversy
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Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him 'coward' amid Macklemore tour controversy
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Ed Sheeran’s cousin calls singer a ‘coward’ amid Macklemore tour controversy
Jethro Sheeran, a British musician known professionally as Alonestar, shared his comments on Instagram
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Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him 'coward' amid Macklemore fallout
Jethro Sheeran, Ed Sheeran's first cousin and a musician who performs under the name Alonestar, has publicly attacked the singer in a scathing social media post, calling him a "coward" following Macklemore's removal from...
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Ed Sheeran's cousin criticizes him amid Macklemore controversy
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Ed Sheeran's cousin criticizes him amid Macklemore controversy
Most outlets led with the revelation that Ed Sheeran’s cousin, Jethro Sheeran, has publicly criticized him, calling him "selfish" and "malicious" in the context of the Macklemore controversy. The News International added more detail, quoting Jethro’s Instagram post and describing the nature of his criticism, while Minute Mirror focused more broadly on the fact that the cousin has spoken out without elaborating on the specific accusations.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Ed Sheeran’s cousin speaks out amid Macklemore row
Ed Sheeran is facing criticism from an unexpected quarter as his cousin Jethro Sheeran has publicly spoken out against
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Ed Sheeran's cousin exposes 'selfish' singer after Macklemore firing: 'He screwed me over too'
Ed Sheeran is facing sharp criticism from an unexpected source: his own cousin. Jethro Sheeran took to Instagram Thursday, calling the singer "selfish" and "malicious" amid the ongoing controversy...
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