Macklemore claims Robert Kraft intervened to remove him from Sheeran's tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Macklemore alleges he was removed from Ed Sheeran's North American tour after Robert Kraft intervened. Kraft purportedly pressured Sheeran to drop Macklemore following the rapper's pro-Palestine advocacy at a concert. Kraft stated the decision was based on a commitment to oppose hate speech. Sheeran's tour continues at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 16, with concerts scheduled at Gillette Stadium on September 25 and 26.
- •Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5.
- •Kraft defended the decision citing Macklemore's recent actions.
- •Sheeran's tour has upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium later this month.
- •Kraft did not confirm the involvement of other stadium owners in the ultimatum.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Macklemore says he was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's tour after Robert Kraft intervened with 'ultimatum'
"In a statement, Kraft defended the decision to bar Macklemore, who expressed vocal support for Palestine at Sheeran's concert earlier this month, from playing at Gillette Stadium.
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