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Ed Sheeran's song "Sapphire" features Punjabi beats.
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Ed Sheeran's song "Sapphire" features Punjabi beats.
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Claim Maker
Roxane Gay
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21"
}
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Culture Music
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54d520cd-0ce2-4e0e-83d4-f5ab7ef45d9a
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October 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM (1 week ago)

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When Political Reality Collides With Ed Sheeran
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/opinion/ed-sheeran-macklemore-politics.html

Roxane Gay critiques Ed Sheeran's stance on political neutrality following Macklemore's removal from his tour for speaking about Palestine. She argues that Sheeran's attempts to avoid politics are a form of self-interested political action, contrasting it with his past support for Ukraine.

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