Robert Kraft Cancels Macklemore from Ed Sheeran Gillette Stadium Show Over Hate Speech Policy
Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft canceled rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran 's lineup, citing a policy against hate speech and discrimination. Foxborough, Massachusetts — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft—who also owns Gillette Stadium—said on Monday that he has cancelled rapper Macklemore's scheduled appearance as the opening act for singer Ed Sheeran's show later this month. According to Kraft, the reason is the stadium's "long-standing commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all visitors and ensuring that events held at our facilities do not become platforms for hate speech." In a statement sent to ESPN , Kraft said, "Given Macklemore's recent actions, the content shared on stage during Ed Sheeran's show in New Jersey, and his history of antisemitic remarks and imagery—which we consider deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community —we concluded that his participation in the September 25 and 26 shows at Gillette...