An unexpected kerfuffle emerged on Monday, between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Macklemore. It started when Macklemore said he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s current tour. Via Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone,

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday he opposed Macklemore performing at two Gillette Stadium shows later this month on the U.S. leg of pop star Ed Sheeran's Loop tour due to the rapper's "recent actions" and "broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery."

He then rallied fellow billionaire stadium owners to follow suit, at which point the tour’s promoter, Messina Touring Group, made the decision to officially ax the popular American rapper. In a statement after Macklemore shared what had happened publicly,

Macklemore says Ed Sheeran has dropped him from an upcoming Gillette Stadium concert after a call from Robert Kraft.

The New England Patriots announced on Monday that rapper Macklemore has been banned from performing at Gillette Stadium. Macklemore, who has been on tour with Ed Sheeran, is not being welcomed at the home of the New England Patriots later this fall.

Although Macklemore will not participate in Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows at Gillette Stadium, Robert Kraft has claimed that he agrees with the rapper after releasing a statement

Dave Portnoy rejected claims of censorship, arguing that the New England Patriots billionaire has every right to decide who takes the stage at his Massachusetts stadium.

Sir Lewis Hamilton stands by Macklemore after the American rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after his Free Palestine stance.

Patriots owner Bob Kraft has released a statement addressing his decision to block Macklemore from performing with Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium, a move that ultimately led Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his tour. pic.twitter.com/ubNQ6Ovyhe