Robert Kraft responds after Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over support of Palestine
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Rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's upcoming US tour following remarks he made expressing support for Palestine. Macklemore stated via Instagram that New England Patriots owner and billionaire Robert Kraft lobbied stadium owners and informed Sheeran that venues would bar the singer from performing if the rapper remained on the bill.
In response to the claims, Robert Kraft released a statement addressing the situation on Monday. The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity touring, venue ownership, and political expression regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within major US entertainment spaces.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on Macklemore's Instagram claims regarding Kraft's pressure on stadium owners.
KMBC (Kansas City, US) (US)Centers on Robert Kraft's official statement responding to the rapper's allegations.
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