Zach Bryan Wears 'Free Palestine' Shirt Weeks After Macklemore Controversy
Also reported by The Hill, Al Jazeera
Summary
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” T-shirt during a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. This event comes weeks after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly pressured Ed Sheeran to remove rapper Macklemore from his tour due to Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian comments.Key Facts
- Zach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium wearing a T-shirt that said “Free Palestine” and featured a historical American symbol.
- Bryan’s guitarist also wore a Palestinian soccer jersey and posted a photo near the stadium’s ownership office.
- Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, previously described Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks as offensive.
- Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his U.S. tour.
- Macklemore publicly supported Palestinian rights during a concert, leading to his removal from Sheeran’s tour.
- Macklemore said Kraft and other stadium owners gave Sheeran an ultimatum about Macklemore’s participation.
- Kraft said the removal decision was based on Macklemore’s comments and past use of offensive images, not on opposing advocacy for Palestinians.
- Ed Sheeran said he was not responsible for dropping Macklemore and tried to find a solution.
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