‘I’m ashamed’: Ed Sheeran’s own family turns on him amid Macklemore fallout

The fallout continues for Ed Sheeran, as his own cousin launches a blistering attack on the singer amid controversy engulfing his Loop Tour.

Jethro Sheeran accused his famous relative of being “selfish” and “malicious” in an Instagram post, weighing into the dispute over Macklemore being dropped from the tour.

“Finally it’s all coming out! I’m ashamed of my cousin Ed – he’s done,” Jethro wrote, a fellow singer who performs under the stage name Alonestar.

“Finally the world and all his fans see through him. He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music, so I can’t say he’s even a good artist.”

“He’s honestly a selfish individual with malicious, cunning ways… I’m his first blood cousin, and he screwed me over, made fun of my mental health and mental health in general.”

According to Page Six, Jethro also rejected Macklemore’s claim that Sheeran, 35, had been pushed into the decision by stadium owners, saying he believed his cousin was responsible.

“In my opinion, he’s a bad human. Just my opinion from my experiences.”

He alleged he had looked out for Sheeran when they were younger and introduced him to music, before accusing the singer of only caring about himself.

“Beware that he’s very calculated and cruel. That’s my honest opinion, and I’m family!!”

The extraordinary family attack is the latest blow for Sheeran after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour following his “Free Palestine” declaration during a recent performance.

Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, claimed New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft rallied other stadium owners to give Sheeran an “ultimatum” over the rapper’s involvement.

He also revealed he and Sheeran had a “painful disagreement” over the singer’s “typical apolitical stance”.

“We’ve had some difficult conversations this past week. The type of talks rooted in love and respect for one another that still end in a place of fundamental disagreement,” Macklemore wrote.

Sheeran denied making the call to remove Macklemore, saying he spent days speaking with venues to resolve the situation.

“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me,” he said.

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“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.”

The blowback has since fanned across the tour, with fellow support acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga pulling out in solidarity with Macklemore.

Some fans have also called for Ticketmaster refunds, while Macklemore, 43, announced he would donate his entire $1 million in tour earnings to six Palestinian aid organisations.

Kraft responded by committing $2 million towards humanitarian aid in the region and said he was willing to meet with Macklemore to discuss their political differences.