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Pharrell Williams said in 2025: “I hate politics. Like, despise them. It’s a magic trick. It’s not real. I don’t believe in either side. Because I think when you pick a side, you are inadvertently supporting division.”
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Pharrell Williams stated in 2025 that he hates and despises politics, viewing it as a magic trick that is not real, and believes picking a side inadvertently supports division.
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Roxane Gay
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025"
}
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Politics Music Statement
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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.

Ed Sheeran Macklemore Palestine Gaza Celebrity Politics Music Industry Freedom of Speech

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