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False claims about Ed Sheeran spread online after Macklemore controversy

Viral posts wrongly claimed the singer’s music had been removed from Spotify and circulated a misleading performance video.

Sep 21, 2026, 9:05 PM · 1 min read · language: en

Ed Sheeran became the subject of several viral false claims during controversy surrounding his US tour, according to France 24.

One post viewed more than three million times on X falsely claimed that Sheeran’s music had been removed from Spotify, even though his catalog remained available. Another video seen more than 14 million times was presented as showing a defiant solo performance, but France 24 said that framing was also false.

The supplied excerpt does not detail the underlying Macklemore controversy or identify the origin of every rumor. Its central finding is that high-engagement social posts spread inaccurate claims about Sheeran.

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Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy — France 24 — English

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