Macklemore blames Kraft for tour axing
Macklemore has accused Kraft of removing him from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour after the Patriots owner pressured the singer to exclude the rapper. Macklemore detailed his claim on Instagram, stating that Sheeran told him Kraft had threatened to remove him from Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts and other venues if Macklemore stayed.
Sheeran reportedly described the words "Free Palestine" and the Palestinian flag as hurtful to some people. The controversy began after two shows where Macklemore voiced support for Palestine and showed images of the devastation in Gaza. Despite the backlash from pro-Israel groups, Sheeran's tour continued without him, with its next stop in Philadelphia.
Kraft, a Jewish man, has a history of supporting Israel and Jewish causes, including founding the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and launching the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate.
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