Journalist and host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News.
Case
After Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at MetLife, the tour promoter said upcoming venues would not allow him on the lineup and he would miss remaining U.S. dates. Macklemore attributed the outcome to venue pressure; Robert Kraft confirmed barring him from Gillette Stadium.
Role at the time: Journalist and host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News
Responding to
Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
“The cowardice here is unbelievable. People like Ed Sheeran can afford to stand on the right side of history and still be successful and rich. They choose not to out of cowardice, ignorance or both. Macklemore deserves sooo much praise. And billionaires like Robert Kraft who enforced this nonsense are villains.”
Khalek expressly says Macklemore deserves praise and condemns the reported consequence of his speech, which supports a defense of the conduct at issue.
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
