Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed the removal of rapper Macklemore from his role as an opening act. This decision impacts upcoming Ed Sheeran performances scheduled to take place at Gillette Stadium. Kraft's directive ensures that Macklemore, who was previously slated to perform, will no longer appear at these specified concert events.
The basis for Macklemore's removal was attributed to what Kraft termed a history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery. Kraft stated his organization believes this past conduct has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community. He further clarified his stance, indicating that he will not provide a public platform for what he explicitly defines as hate speech.