Kraft Says Macklemore Dropped as Opening Act Over Antisemitism Concerns
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows, citing what he called a history of antisemitic rhetoric.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows at Gillette Stadium, according to ESPN.
Kraft said the decision was made in part due to what he described as a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community," ESPN reported.
Kraft indicated the venue would not provide a platform for what he characterized as hate speech, according to the report.
ESPN's report did not include a response from Macklemore or his representatives at the time of publication.
Details on the specific rhetoric or imagery referenced by Kraft, as well as further comment from Sheeran's team or stadium organizers, were not included in the available reporting.
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