British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting he may quit music due to the pressure of potential copyright infringement lawsuits. In a recent interview, Sheeran stated that he would consider retiring from the music industry if he ever lost a copyright infringement lawsuit.
Sheeran has faced several such lawsuits in the past, including a $100 million lawsuit over the similarities between his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Sheeran ultimately settled the case for an undisclosed amount.
The prospect of facing more lawsuits has clearly taken a toll on Sheeran, who expressed frustration with the current state of the music industry. However, it remains to be seen whether he will actually follow through on his threats to retire.
Sheeran has been one of the most successful artists of the past decade, with numerous chart-topping hits and millions of records sold worldwide. If he were to retire, it would be a major loss for the music industry and his legions of fans.
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