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Billionaire Robert Kraft Confirms Role in Removing Rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran Tour
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew, fr, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Владимир Цуфер
First reported by Israel National News · 5 hours ago
What happened
Billionaire Robert Kraft confirmed he pressured Ed Sheeran's tour organizers to remove rapper Macklemore due to his "antisemitic statements" and pro-Palestinian remarks. Macklemore was subsequently removed from the tour after venues, including Kraft's Gillette Stadium, refused to host him.
- 01Robert Kraft confirmed pressuring Ed Sheeran's tour to remove Macklemore.
- 02Macklemore made "antisemitic statements" and pro-Palestinian remarks.
- 03Kraft cited Gillette Stadium's policy against hate speech.
- 04Macklemore accused Kraft of convincing other venues.
- 05Kraft stated his actions target Hamas, not Palestinians.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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CursorinfoUnrated · Russian15 minutes ago
Billionaire Robert Kraft Confirms Role in Removing Rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran Tour
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Patriots Owner Kraft Bans Rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran Shows Over Antisemitism
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