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Robert Kraft Defends Ban on Macklemore from Sheeran Tour

Updated 2026-09-14 20:40 UTC 1 source Negative

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has defended his decision to ban rapper Macklemore from performing at Ed Sheeran’s tour, citing hate speech concerns. The move comes after Macklemore made controversial comments regarding Palestine.

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Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Se

2026-09-14 20:25 UTC