Robert Kraft defends banning Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has defended his decision to block Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium, saying the rapper’s recent advocacy for Palestine crossed a line. “Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech,” Kraft said in a statement. “Based on Macklemore’s recent actions, material shared from the stage during Ed Sheeran’s shows