How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
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"I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine."
— Ed Sheeran , Celebrity
"If you knew me as a person, and listened to my music, you would be able to make a pretty educated guess that he would be the kind of person I really dig."
— Ed Sheeran , Celebrity
Key People
Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter known for his hit songs across various genres.
Jeremy Corbyn served as the leader of the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020.
Macklemore is a rapper known for his social activism and music addressing political themes.
Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots.
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Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
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