Ed Sheeran Gives TLC “No Scrubs” Writers Credit on “Shape of You”

Ed Sheeran’s chart-topping “Shape of You” just got an additional three co-writers: Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle (aka Tiny Harris), and producer Kevin Briggs, the writers of TLC’s 1999 hit “No Scrubs,” have been added to American publishing rights organization ASCAP’s listing for the Sheeran song, as the BBC points out. Sheeran’s single originally only had himself, producer Steve Mac, and Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid as writers. Netizens have been pointing out that “Shape of You” and “No Scrubs” carried similarities since the release of the Sheeran single back in January. Compare the songs for yourself below.

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