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Jewish News 24 · Sep 14, 2026

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has responded to rapper Macklemore after the performer accused him of leading an effort to remove him from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour over his pro-Palestinian statements. Kraft confirmed to TMZ that he did not want Macklemore performing at Gillette Stadium, where Sheeran is scheduled to perform Sept. 25 and 26. Kraft said Macklemore’s onstage rhetoric and imagery crossed a line and accused the rapper of using language and imagery that he said was antisemitic and offensive to Jews.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has responded to rapper Macklemore after the performer accused him of leading an effort to remove him from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour over his pro-Palestinian statements. Kraft confirmed to TMZ that he did not want Macklemore performing at Gillette Stadium, where Sheeran is scheduled to perform Sept. 25 and 26. Kraft said Macklemore’s onstage rhetoric and imagery crossed a line and accused the rapper of using language and imagery that he said was antisemitic and offensive to Jews.

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