Robert Kraft bars Macklemore from Gillette Stadium concerts over antisemitic remarks

On September 15, 2026, Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, confirmed the ban, citing antisemitic rhetoric. Kraft, a prominent pro-Israel advocate, said the venue would not provide a platform for hate speech. The decision sparked controversy, with some artists withdrawing from the tour in solidarity. Macklemore claimed Kraft pressured other stadium owners to drop him. Kraft denied the claim and offered to discuss the matter. The incident highlights tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the U.S.