In a statement, Kraft defended the decision to bar Macklemore, who expressed vocal support for Palestine at Sheeran's concert earlier this month, from playing at Gillette Stadium.

Earlier this month, Macklemore walked onto the stage at MetLife Stadium in a keffiyeh, told 80,000 people to say “Free Palestine,” accused Israel of apartheid and genocide, and performed “Hind’s Hall” while images from Gaza played on the screens behind him.