Ed Sheeran Criticizes Use of His Vocals on Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Mix
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Ed Sheeran expressed his disapproval of his vocals being used in the upcoming re-mixed version of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" without his consent. Sheeran's stance was influenced by British-Ghanaian rapper Fuse ODG, who criticized such initiatives for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about Africa. Bob Geldof defended the project, highlighting its life-saving impact. The new version of the song is set to release next week, with proceeds going to the Band Aid Trust.
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