Ed Sheeran has responded to criticism that he was underdressed compared to Beyonc when the two performed together recently, which sparked a debate about double standards.
Social media users were sent into a frenzy after Sheeran and Beyonc sung a duet together at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg. Ed donned a black T-shirt with jeans, while Bey wowed in a pink gown.
Twitter users immediately debated on Sheeran’s outfit choice. “Ed Sheeran is a 27 year old man the fact we’ve enabled him to feel OK to dress like this at all, let alone next to Beyonc really boils my p*ss,” one user wrote.
“I get this. Even though I appreciate good musicians in normal clothes the double standard is ridiculous … what is expected of female vs male artists,” another tweet read.
Sheeran took the criticism in stride and addressed it in his Instagram story. He shared the title of an article that said people were angry with his outfit choice. He then shared a photo of his shirt with the hashtag #dresstoimpress and “swipe up to ‘get the look’.”
Despite the criticism, a number of social media users pointed out that Sheeran often chooses a more casual look for his shows and appearances.
“It ain’t that deep, Beyonc likes showing off her outfits, always has, while Ed Sheeran is a casual guy who wears casual outfits no matter the circumstance, quit making everything a gender issue in our society it’s the reason there are so many issues in the first place,” a social media user pointed out.
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I get this.
Even tho I appreciate good musicians in normal clothes the double standard is ridiculous… what is expected of female vs male artists.shon faye.@shonfaye
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 Beyonc really boils my piss
