British singer Ed Sheeran, who is currently on The Mathematics Tour in India, is gearing up for his next performance in Chennai. Ahead of the concert, Sheeran received a traditional head massage, also known as “champi,” in the Tamil Nadu capital, and his funny reaction has taken social media by storm.
A short video shared by EDHQ, a fan club of the singer, shows Sheeran preparing for the massage with a playful countdown. He says, “3, 2, 1, let’s go,” befor the massage begins. As the person behind him starts massaging his head, the onlookers, presumably members of Sheeran’s entourage, can be heard laughing and gasping. The Shape of You singer smiles through the process but humorously declares, “This is abuse.”
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The singer himself shared the video on his Instagram stories with the caption, “This kinda slaps,” referring to the intensity of the massage. His reaction quickly gained attention, with fans and followers flocking to social media to share their thoughts.
The video has prompted a range of humorous comments. One fan joked, “Now we’ll know the reason if you forget lyrics.” Another wrote, “I always thought I wanted a head massage, but I’m not so sure now.” Other users added their own quips, including “Now you know how your guitar feels during ‘Bloodstream'” and “This is definitely not a relaxing massage.”
Sheeran kicked off The Mathematics Tour on January 30, with performances in Pune and Hyderabad, where singer Armaan Malik performed as the opening act. The tour, produced and promoted by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live, will see Sheeran perform in Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR in the coming weeks.
Fans in Chennai are eagerly anticipating his performance, but it’s clear that the head massage moment has already made a lasting impression online. The video of Sheeran’s “champi” moment serves as a lighthearted addition to his ongoing tour in India.