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Robert Kraft news
The gist
Robert Kraft confirmed he had Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour over onstage pro-Palestinian statements.
The dispute pits venue speech rules against artists' political expression.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026 -5, 2026Macklemore yelled 'Free Palestine' onstage and performed 'Hind's Hall' during Ed Sheeran's shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Sep 14, 2026Macklemore said on Instagram he had been barred from Gillette Stadium at Kraft's behest and removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour; Kraft effectively confirmed the developments and said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act.
- Sep 15, 2026Kraft confirmed Macklemore would not perform at Gillette Stadium; supporting acts Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Beoga announced they were all dropping out of the tour.