The five-minute film featured the singer in a “freestyle battle” trading insults in off-the-cuff rap verses with fellow artist Devlin.
Sheeran, who has millions of young fans worldwide, uses the word “gay” in seemingly negative terms and labels him a “faggoty man”.
A faggot is a derogatory term for a homosexual man.
Tonight the video was taken offline after the Mirror contacted the artist’s record label.
A notice on YouTube, where the clip was posted, said it was “no longer available due to a copyright claim by WMG”.
WMG is his label Warner Music Group.
Ed's spokesman said: “Ed was sending up rappers who make homophobic remarks. He is clearly not homophobic.” ...
The star, whose album X sold more than a million copies last year, raps: “Yo, I freestyle to the faggoty man.”
He continues: “I go on the bus and I sleep for a day, then I come back and they’re like, Ed, you look like this gay.”
He adds: “These guys are safe they’re not gay mans.” ...
Gay rights charity Stonewall was unimpressed by the language.
A spokesperson said: “Homophobic language is a real issue in Britain, and is endemic in our schools.
“It’s important to think about the words you choose to use, as what some people see as ‘banter’ can have a negative and lasting effect.”
Daily Mirror.
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