Kraft Removes Macklemore From Sheeran Stadium Shows — SkimNews
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- Robert Kraft removed Macklemore as the opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium, citing Macklemore's "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery" as the reason.
- Kraft characterized that rhetoric as "deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community," framing the removal as a response to conduct he views as antisemitic.
Why it matters: As the owner of Gillette Stadium, Kraft controls booking at one of the region's largest venues — removing a confirmed opening act days before a major tour stop means lost revenue for that performer and reshapes how artists with controversial histories are vetted for stadium slots. The decision puts a high-profile team owner publicly on the record opposing a specific artist over antisemitism.
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