Ed Sheeran Takes Ali G Mention in Good Spirits, Turns Mock Insult into Career Milestone

Ed Sheeran Takes Ali G Mention in Good Spirits, Turns Mock Insult into Career Milestone

Ed Sheeran recently found himself humorously mentioned by the Ali G character in the trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen's upcoming film Ali G: Who Iz I? In the trailer, Ali G humorously lists the disasters that have occurred during his absence, including COVID-19, wars, and Ed Sheeran, with a clip of Sheeran on a red carpet. Sheeran took the mention in good spirits and shared a post on Instagram, expressing his amusement at being included in the film and using Ali G's signature phrase "Restecpa" to show his respect for the character. The playful response turned the mock insult into a career milestone for Sheeran, highlighting the lighthearted nature of the reference. Ali G, originally from Baron Cohen's Da Ali G Show, is set to return in Ali G: Who Iz I? premiering on October 23, 2026, marking 24 years since the release of Ali G Indahouse.