Yahoo News Ed Sheeran's Fans Blast Him for Being Cocky In New Interview
Ed Sheeran may come off as a down-to-Earth dude who happens to create chart-topping music, but make no mistake: He's on a mission, and he's no longer keeping quiet about his bold ambitions.
In the latest issue of British GQ, Ed got real about his fierce competitive streak - and some fans aren't feeling it. Likening himself to Taylor Swift, Ed said, "She wants to be the biggest female artist in the world, and I want to be the biggest male artist in the world." Fair enough, but then he went on to say this:
"There are a lot of singer-songwriters around now," Ed mused. "I'm not the first, but there are more than before. I'm very happy for everyone to be in the same race as me, even if they copy every single thing I've done." Oooooh, burn.
"In a 100-meter sprint to get a No. 1 album. I just know I'm going to win," he continued. "I don't care who's doing what. I just know I'm going to win. I'm going to make sure I come first."
Fans who love Ed for his relatable music and humble persona were put off by his display of bravado. Under the hashtag #EdSheeranIsOver, they blasted him for being full of himself.
Ed has some nice music I will admit, but if there's one thing I can't stand are arrogant and overly-cocky people #EdSheeranIsOverParty
- Lady Gaga (@veIvetgaga) January 28, 2017
He's destroying his good image. I like his music but he needs to stop acting cocky. Damn, is this the influence of TS?!#EdSheeranIsOverParty
- J ♛ (@jeromegonzales_) January 29, 2017
can't you have confidence and not be cocky about it??????? #EdSheeranIsOverParty
- cyd (@cynthia14313) January 28, 2017
"They copy everything I do"
Then explain why did you copy Cheap Thrills and The Greatest by Sia to create Shape of You #EdSheeranIsOverParty- #KP4IsComing (@Boy_KatyCatt) January 28, 2017
No one likes cocky. Stay humble. #EdSheeranIsOverParty
- R.I.P (@ShadesofArmani) January 28, 2017
Others jumped to his defense, insisting it'S OK to be ambitious and proud of your work.
y'all: people should have more confidence in themselves.
someone: *is confident*
y'all: how cocky can you be. #EdSheeranIsOverParty- robert | hbd phil (@snowydaniel) January 28, 2017
i'm so late to this but once you're famous confidence means you're cocky and rude apparently 🤔#EdSheeranIsOverParty
- reb (@lilhani) January 29, 2017
Everyone is always trying to be the best. Ed wants to be bigger and it's something to work towards. It's not cocky + #EdSheeranIsOverParty
- ✨Annie✨ (@Nixms_Angel) January 29, 2017
#EdSheeranIsOverParty uh. ed statement might've sounded cocky but everyone makes mistakes right? ffs get over it !
- dalton (@isakspill) January 29, 2017
Ed responded to the controversy on Twitter, insisting that his words had been taken out of context. At the same time, though, he noted that he's not ashamed to be driven.
Some stuff I've said is being taken out of context, you should never hide your goals or ambitions, be proud of what you do
- Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 28, 2017
Look at the bright side, Ed. You haven't made it until you have an "IsOver" hashtag to your name. Now you're one step closer to world domination.
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