Ed Sheeran's Response to Macklemore Controversy: A Timeline of Developments Ed Sheeran recently became embroiled in a controversy surrounding fellow artist Macklemore, who has been accused of borrowing from other artists without proper credit or permission.
The incident centers on allegations that Macklemore's song "White Privilege II" bears striking resemblance to Ed Sheeran's 2014 hit "Sing.
" The origins of the controversy date back to 2017, when Macklemore released "White Privilege II. " This song sparked heated debates about cultural appropriation and racial sensitivity in hip hop music.