No, Ed Sheeran did not steal 'Shape of You' from anyone; singer wins copyright case over 2017 hit
April 06, 2022 17:25 ISTDuring the 11-day trial, Ed Sheeran denied allegations that he “borrows” ideas from unknown songwriters without acknowledgment and said he has always been fair in crediting people who contribute to his albums. In Wednesday's ruling, Judge concluded that Sheeran “neither deliberately nor subconsciously” copied a phrase from “Oh Why?” when writing his smash hit.