Summary
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after expressing support for Palestine during his concerts. The owner of Gillette Stadium, Robert Kraft, said Macklemore was barred due to a history of what Kraft called antisemitic actions, and some U.S. venues refused to host shows with Macklemore on the lineup.Key Facts
- Macklemore spoke publicly in support of Palestine during recent concerts.
- Robert Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium, barred Macklemore from performing there on September 25 and 26.
- Kraft cited Macklemore’s "broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery" as the reason for the ban.
- Macklemore claimed Kraft pressured other stadiums to prevent him from performing, but Kraft did not confirm this.
- Ed Sheeran and his team decided to remove Macklemore from the tour after venues refused to host shows with him.
- The tour promoter, Messina Touring Group, confirmed Macklemore’s removal to avoid concert cancellations.
- Macklemore and Ed Sheeran have been friends for many years, but Sheeran took a neutral public stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Macklemore’s protest song “Hind’s Hall” was inspired by the pro-Palestinian student movement and performed at a recent concert.
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