American businessman, chair and chief executive of the Kraft Group, and owner of the New England Patriots.
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: Chair and chief executive of the Kraft Group and owner of the New England Patriots.
Responding to
Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
“We determined that his participation in the September 25th and 26th concerts at Gillette Stadium would cross that line.”
Kraft says Macklemore’s planned appearance would cross a stated line, directly condemning the conduct at issue in the case.
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
