Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine comments
Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S. tour
Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has taken a controversial step by banning rapper Macklemore from performing at the team's stadium. This move echoes the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick six years ago, during a period of supposed racial reckoning. In the midst of protests against police brutality, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that the league had been wrong for not heeding players' demands to protest.
However, the NFL's actions went far beyond mere disapproval; they included a coordinated effort to undermine the protests, with broadcast partners refusing to air the national anthem and the threat of fines for players who showed dissent. This treatment of Kaepernick was seen as an un-American act, and now, with Kraft's decision, the NFL appears to be silencing another voice.
Howard Bryant, an author and sports journalist, has written extensively on the subject, including his latest book, Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field.
Written by urgent.news from The Guardian US's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
