'Retail workers you’re in grave danger' – X users poke fun as Ed Sheeran teases new single Azizam courtside at the NY Knicks game

Ed Sheeran was living his best life at the NY Knicks game last night, casually enjoying basketball and, oh yeah, teasing his brand-new single, Azizam. Because why just watch a game when you can also drop a musical bombshell on the world?

The pop star, known for his endless supply of radio-friendly hits, gave fans a tiny taste of his new song while sitting courtside. But instead of everyone losing their minds in excitement, the internet did what it does best: roasting him to a crisp.

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X users react to Ed Sheeran teasing Azizam courtside

As soon as the clip of Sheeran vibing courtside with his upcoming song surfaced online, it sparked immediate chaos. Some fans were intrigued, but let’s be real—most people were sharpening their best one-liners like they were about to enter a stand-up competition.

One user (RyanXCX13) did a quick vibe check on the state of Ed Sheeran’s audience:

"Is there still people listening to him?"

Brutal. But fair.

Another person kept it simple and straight to the point:

"Ed Sheeran is a tease…"

A compliment? An insult? Who knows. It’s the kind of vague statement that could go either way.

And then came the existential crisis in the form of a warning:

"We don’t need another threat."

We assume they meant a musical threat. But honestly, the way people reacted, you’d think Azizam was about to cause a worldwide catastrophe.

Of course, no Ed Sheeran release would be complete without someone pointing out his signature sound. One unimpressed user noted:

"He can keep it. This sounds like everything he’s ever done."

Ouch. But also, kind of impressive? Maintaining consistency for this long is no small feat.

Then there was this chilling PSA for retail workers everywhere:

"Retail workers, you’re in imminent grave danger."

Translation: If Azizam ends up being yet another Ed Sheeran song that plays on a loop in every store, baristas and cashiers might not make it.

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Some fans came up in support of Ed:

"Azizam is gonna be a banger, bet the house on it! 🔥 ", one fan said

"Ed Sheeran continues to keep fans on their toes—excited to hear what 'Azizam' brings to the table!", another added

"We are all so excited for this!!", another fan said

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Whether Azizam ends up being the next big thing or just another Ed Sheeran song that mysteriously finds its way onto every playlist, one thing is clear: the internet had a field day with it.

Love him or hate him, Sheeran knows how to get people talking. Though the internet pretends to be over him, a few weeks later, Azizam will probably be playing in every café, mall, and Uber ride until we all know the lyrics by heart (whether we want to or not).

At the end of the day, the man’s been in the game long enough to handle a little online roasting. If anything, he’s probably laughing all the way to the bank. And as for the retail workers bracing themselves for impact, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.