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Macklemore doubles down after getting kicked off Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine stance
Monday, September 14, 2026
Macklemore stated that Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, contacted stadium owners to pressure Ed Sheeran regarding Macklemore's "Free Palestine" remarks made during the U.S. Loop Tour. Macklemore was removed from the tour in September 2025 following the statements. Kraft's representatives did not respond to requests for comment on the claim. Ed Sheeran's team has not addressed the allegation.
