30 Under 30: Nine Questions With Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran earned his first FORBES interview back in 2012 at South By Southwest, when he was a little-known U.K. act looking to make a splash across the pond.

“I play the music that I’ve always played, and it stood out enough in England to sell a few records, so hopefully it’ll stand out here,” he said. “I’ve got bright red hair, so I guess I stand out anyway.”

He was right in more ways than one. He has since collected all sorts of accolades, most recently becoming Spotify’s most-streamed artis...