Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rapper’s remarks in support of Palestinians.
\n\nThe “Thrift Shop” rapper posted a lengthy statement to his Instagram on Monday alleging that Sheeran was called by Kraft to inform the singer Macklemore was not welcome at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Sheeran’s tour was scheduled to play at the venue, which is owned by Kraft Entertainment + Sports Group.
\n\n“Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues,” Macklemore wrote.
\n\nA representative for Kraft Entertainment + Sports Group did not immediately respond to an NBC News request for comment on Monday.
\n\nKraft, who is Jewish, created the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism in 2019 and is a longtime supporter of Israel. There is a webpage dedicated to his Israel-related philanthropic efforts on the Kraft Group’s site.
\n\n“The Kraft family has supported and launched numerous programs that create a connection to Israel and Jewish life,” the site said. “Their commitment…
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