Macklemore, Robert Kraft and the Debate over Music and Politics

Robert Kraft opposes dangerous lies, not free speech

Robert Kraft removed Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows over what he deemed hate speech toward the Jewish community amid the Gaza genocide debate.

Robert Kraft was right about Macklemore, the explanation was all wrong

We should stop defending ourselves against the accusation and start challenging the accusation itself.

The billionaire NFL owner behind Ed Sheeran’s tour chaos

New England Patriots mogul Robert Kraft refused to remain on the sidelines after learning the star had booked Macklemore to support his North American concerts.

Macklemore, Robert Kraft and the debate over music and politics

Should a billionaire get to decide whether to bar an artist from performing because of their views? That’s the question at the center of the drama this week swirling around the rapper Macklemore.

Could Kraft face legal exposure over the Macklemore controversy? A past lawsuit offers hints. - The Boston Globe

“Kraft has been explicit that he banned Macklemore from performing at Gillette because of what Macklemore said onstage, which is quintessential First Amendment protected speech,” one lawyer said.