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Kraft Bars Macklemore After “Free Palestine” Remarks

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 1:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Robert Kraft barred Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium after the rapper’s “Free Palestine” remarks.
Ed Sheeran said the tour promoter, not he, removed Macklemore from the Loop Tour.
Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga quit the tour in solidarity after Macklemore’s removal.
Macklemore will donate $1 million to six Palestinian relief groups.
Kraft pledged $2 million to aid the humanitarian crisis after Macklemore’s invitation to match.

History

Historical Context

On 10 November 1975 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379, declaring Zionism a form of racism with 72 votes for, 35 against and 32 abstentions; the Arab League sponsored it. The resolution was repealed on 16 December 1991 by Resolution 46/86, passing 111-25-13 votes. Today, Robert Kraft’s decision to bar Macklemore from Gillette Stadium shows how cultural venues still echo these UN-driven political battles.

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Story summary

Robert Kraft barred Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium after the rapper’s “Free Palestine” remarks.
Ed Sheeran said the tour promoter, not he, removed Macklemore from the Loop Tour.
Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga quit the tour in solidarity after Macklemore’s removal.
Macklemore will donate $1 million to six Palestinian relief groups.
Kraft pledged $2 million to aid the humanitarian crisis after Macklemore’s invitation to match.

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