Social Blade data show Ed Sheeran lost more than 439,000 Instagram followers in 30 days.
The decline accelerated amid fallout from rapper Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s Loop Tour after pro-Palestinian remarks. Reputation expert Eric Schiffer told Newsweek the dispute could endanger Sheeran’s career. In a Philadelphia speech, Sheeran apologized to fans and discussed Gaza; Newsweek said it was awaiting comment from his representative.