Ed Sheeran: ‘Shape Of You’ Was Originally Penned for Rihanna

In a revelation that has set the music world abuzz, Grammy-winning sensation Ed Sheeran has reveal the surprising inspiration behind his global smash hit ‘Shape Of You’ – none other than the incomparable Rihanna!

During an exclusive interview with Hits Radio, Sheeran couldn’t help but express his admiration for Rihanna’s boundary-breaking talent, hailing her as the ultimate muse for songwriters. “Rihanna is genre-less, she can do anything. She’s the grail for songwriters. When I wrote Shape Of You, the person I was writing in my mind for was Rihanna,” Sheeran confessed.

Originally unleashed in 2017 as a standout track from his album ‘Divide,’ ‘Shape Of You’ quickly ascended to the top of the charts and earned Sheeran the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.

But the surprises didn’t end there – Sheeran also dropped another bombshell, revealing his hand in crafting Justin Bieber’s chart-topping anthem ‘Love Yourself’ after it was passed over by multiple artists.
With Rihanna’s influence igniting his creative spark, Ed Sheeran continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his next musical masterpiece!