Macklemore claims Kraft‑led boycott forced him off Ed Sheeran tour
TL;DR
Macklemore says Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners that led Ed Sheeran to remove him from the Gillette Stadium leg of the tour after Macklemore’s Palestine-supporting remarks; Kraft’s group did not immediately comment, and promoters said multiple venues wouldn’t allow Macklemore on the lineup. Sheeran described the situation as difficult; Macklemore frames his stance as a stand for Palestinians and says he’s not a victim, while Pink weighed in criticizing his performance-related controversy amid Gaza–Israel tensions.
- Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized boycott NBC News
- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech The Guardian
- Pink Responds to Fallout After Sharing Post Criticizing Macklemore’s Speech on Palestine Rolling Stone
- Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran's Tour After 'Free Palestine' Remarks, Report Says Forbes
- Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’ Variety
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