Get the biggest celebs stories by email Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailEd Sheeran's record boss has quit his top music job over an "offensive" Run DMC costume. Ben Cook, who gave Sheeran his first record deal, has announced he's stepping down as president of Atlantic Records. The resignation comes after the executive admitted to causing offence by dressing up as a member of Run DMC for a birthday party. "Seven years ago, at a birthday party where guests were asked to come dressed as their favourite musical icon, I came as a member of Run DMC. While my intention was to honour a musical hero, I recognise my appearance was offensive and I made a terrible mistake.

Source: Daily Mirror October 16, 2019 10:52 UTC