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Patriots owner Robert Kraft has banned rapper Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium over his support for Palestine, sparking backlash and accusations of hypocrisy — especially given Kraft’s past image as a socially conscious figure who once backed players protesting police brutality. Critics draw parallels to how Kaepernick was silenced years ago, arguing Kraft is now using his power to suppress dissent, despite publicly championing social justice causes. The fallout includes other artists on Ed Sheeran’s tour walking out in solidarity, while Kraft offers $2 million to Middle Eastern charities — a move seen as damage control rather than reconciliation.

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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/17/robert-kraft-macklemore-ed-sheeran-stadium-ban-nfl

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