Kap Says NFL Owners Entered Into A ‘Collusion’ Against Macklemore. He Would Know
- Macklemore reportedly continued making pro-Palestinian comments during Ed Sheeran’s second show at MetLife Stadium, despite assurances to NFL owners that he would not.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that owners, including Robert Kraft, opposed Macklemore remaining on the tour and warned that stadiums could cancel shows.
- After leaving the tour, Macklemore announced a $1 million donation to six organizations supporting Palestinians and challenged Kraft to match it; Kraft pledged $2 million.
- Colin Kaepernick said NFL owners had “openly” colluded against Macklemore, comparing the situation with his own dispute with the NFL.
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Kap Says NFL Owners Entered Into A ‘Collusion’ Against Macklemore. He Would Know
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he sees himself in Macklemore, and that NFL team owners have colluded against the rapper, something Kap knows a thing or two about.
Why didn't Ed Sheeran stand up to the pressure? The chaos of the tour reveals a power play behind the scenes.
Artists Who Lost Gigs And Deals After Supporting Palestine
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. stadium tour has put a fresh spotlight on a question the music industry has been wrestling with for years: what can speaking publicly about Palestine cost an artist? Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Sheeran’s Loop Tour in September 2026 after making pro-Palestine statements during a September 4 performance at MetLife Stadium. The rapper had been scheduled to open eight of the tou…
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