AfterEd Sheeransent the internet in an uproar for being wildly undressed during his duet withBeyoncé, the Grammy winner had the “Perfect” response.
In a nod to the backlash, Sheeran reposted an article on his Instagram story titled, “People Are Angry Ed Sheeran Wore a Shirt while Beyoncé Wore Couture During their Global Citizen Performance.”
While performing together for the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, fans were quick to criticize Sheeran’s choice to pair a black t-shirt and sneakers on stage, whileBeyonce, 37, opted for an extravagant pink gown with ruffles.
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“Swipe up to ‘get the look,” he wrote alongside the cheeky hashtag, “#dresstoimpress.”
As he acknowledged the clashing looks, he joked about where to find more of his “amazing fashion choices.”
The controversy sparked hilarious memes of the pair during the performance and a real conversation about male privilege.
“Ed Sheeran is a 27-year-old man the fact we’ve enabled him to feel it’s ok to dress like this at all, let alone next to Beyoncé really boils my piss,” wrote one Twitter user.
Another pointed to the disparity of gender expectations in the music industry saying, “This photo is v v v v representative of what we expect from men and women at the top of their game, isn’t it?”
As Twitter debated his wardrobe choice, many Sheeran fans pointed to the fact that he regularly performs in similar looks on stage.
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Others Photoshopped more elevated looks on the “Happier” singer.
“I’ve actually come off Twitter completely. I can’t read it. I go on it and there’s nothing but people saying mean things. Twitter’s a platform for that,” he toldThe Sunin 2017 after stepping away from social media. “One comment ruins your day. But that’s why I’ve come off it.”
In addition to singing “Perfect” with Sheeran, Beyoncé joined her husbandJAY-Zafter the show for the rapper’s 49th birthday.
JAY-Z was showered with birthday love as his wife Beyoncé, led partygoers in a sing-along of “Happy Birthday.”
Among the many who wished JAY-Z a happy birthday, his mother-in-law Tina Knowles shared a sweet tribute onInstagram. “A very Happy Birthday to my amazingly talented, super smart, gracious, classy, filled with swag son-in-law,” the grandmother of Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir began.
“I have witnessed your loyalty to all of your friends, some from childhood if only we all could be so supportive of our friends and share a mutual love and respect for each other like you and your amazing friends,” Knowles continued, along with a red heart emoji.
The Global Citizen’s 2018 “Mandela 100” campaign raises funds to aid in issues associated with extreme poverty, gender equality, food security, education, the environment and global health.
During the festival, performances also included Eddie Vedder,Pharrell Williams,Chris Martin,Kacey MusgravesandUsher.
source: people.com
