Ed Sheeran’s cousin Jethro, better known by his stage name Alonestar, has found himself in a difficult situation after receiving a legal warning from the singer’s record label, Warner Music.
The issue arose when Jethro promoted a song titled “Raise Em Up”, which he and Ed had collaborated on in 2010.
The 42-year-old musician is also said to be preparing to release 21 remixed songs on his Spotify.
The Sun reports that record label executives have sent a legal notice to the “Shape of You” singer’s cousin.
The record label reportedly asked Jethro to remove Ed’s name and image from promotional artwork related to upcoming releases.
In response to the request, Jethro reportedly complied. However, the photo remains on Jethro’s official Instagram page to prevent potential legal action from individuals involved in his famous cousin’s career.
In a recent interview, he expressed his frustration and revealed that even his legal team was caught off guard by the demands.
“I’m extremely disappointed in him,” the former model told the newspaper.
“Even my lawyer was shocked that he could do that to my family. But it’s okay, I’m fine and working on my new album.”
However, he has one wish for Ed: “I wish him the best, just stay away from me.”
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Potential family discord ensued after Ed joked that a fan who misunderstood the lyrics to one of his hit songs should be placed under surveillance by the authorities.
While chatting with a TikTok user, the singer-songwriter responded to a fan who mistakenly thought the lyrics to “Thinking Out Loud” included the line “I will be loving you ’til we’re 17” instead of the intended “70.”
Ed Sheeran responded to someone who suggested the lyrics to “Thinking Out Loud” were “I’ll love you until I’m 17” instead of “70”:
“You are on a watch list somewhere” pic.twitter.com/MsJQve9ax8
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 1, 2024
Fans commented, “I thought it said 17” along with crying face emojis and praying hands emojis.
According to Pop craving“You’re on a watch list somewhere,” Ed joked.
“Thinking Out Load” is a classic song about enduring love that has risen significantly on the charts over the past decade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdz_cabS9BU
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