AOC Drags Robert Kraft For Macklemore Ultimatum
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Robert Kraft after he barred Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium during Ed Sheeran’s tour.
- Macklemore’s removal followed performances supporting Palestinians and criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza, while Kraft cited an alleged “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.”
- The tour promoter removed Macklemore after stadiums threatened to cancel shows, and other supporting acts later left the tour.
- Macklemore announced a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid groups and challenged Kraft to match it; Ocasio-Cortez used the dispute in a fundraising appeal.
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AOC Drags Robert Kraft For Macklemore Ultimatum
The rapper Macklemore being removed from pop singer Ed Sheeran’s tour after his pro-Palestine comments stoked the ire of many, including Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Ocasio-Cortez was approached by TMZ about the situation as she left the Capitol on Wednesday (September 15), replying “I am” when asked if she’d change the station if Ed Sheeran’s […]
Based on the way American attitudes have shifted towards a certain country in the Middle East, Robert Kraft likely lost a lot of fans with a recent decision.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it clear to the singer that he would cancel his concerts at Gillette Stadium unless Macklemore was removed from the cartel. Other NFL owners were willing to do the same. Read
AOC: Kraft's campaign to oust Macklemore from Sheeran tour sets 'dangerous precedent'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized billionaire NFL owner Robert Kraft for ramping up pressure that rapper Macklemore be removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour following "Free Palestine" advocacy during recent concerts.
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