{
  "id": 7374039,
  "title": "Macklemore blames Kraft for tour axing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-blames-kraft-for-tour-axing",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:12:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/macklemore-says-robert-krafts-pressure-campaign-got-him-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-tour/articleshow/134245762.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}