Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music Group after 15 years, ending a relationship that includes eight full-length albums. Sheeran confirms the departure in a message to fans sent through his newsletter and describes it as a mutual, non-adversarial decision. In the note, he says it is not “a ‘disgruntled artist leaves record label’ type situation,” and he frames the move as the result of long-term personal and professional reflection. Multiple outlets report that Warner Music also confirms the split, including via a statement provided to the UK publication Music Week. While the coverage focuses on the timing and length of the partnership, it also reiterates Sheeran’s wording that he has felt “in my gut” for some time that changes are needed in his professional life. Billboard and others characterize the announcement as Sheeran explaining his reasons directly to fans, emphasizing that he leaves with “love” and “gratitude.” The reporting does not indicate any dispute or legal conflict, and centers on Sheeran’s stated rationale for stepping away from the label.