Zach Bryan Wears 'Free Palestine' Shirt at Robert Kraft's Stadium
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- Zach Bryan wore a "Free Palestine" shirt at Gillette Stadium.
- Robert Kraft, owner of the stadium, is a notable supporter of Israel.
- Some of Bryan's band members also wore pro-Palestinian attire.
- The stadium owner was previously involved in a Macklemore controversy.
- Kraft and stadium officials have not yet commented on the incident.
American country musician Zach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on October 2nd, wearing a black t-shirt with the slogan "Free Palestine." The shirt also featured the phrase "An Appeal to Heaven" and an image of a pine tree. Some members of his band also appeared on stage in clothing with pro-Palestinian symbols, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Gillette Stadium is owned by American billionaire Robert Kraft, who also owns the New England Patriots and is a prominent supporter of Israel in the United States. In September, Kraft was involved in a controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's participation in Ed Sheeran's tour. Following Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements at a concert in New Jersey, promoter Messina Touring Group removed him from further performances. Reuters reported that several venue owners refused to host concerts with him, and Macklemore himself claimed Kraft played a significant role in this decision.
At Bryan's concert, pro-Palestinian statements were not limited to clothing. Drummer Nate Hed wore a t-shirt dedicated to Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who died in Gaza in 2024, and guitarist Noah Le Gros wore a shirt in the colors of the Palestinian national team. According to American media, Bryan himself made no specific political statements from the stage.
As of this report, Kraft and representatives for Gillette Stadium have not publicly commented on Bryan's performance.
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