r/Music • u/TheMirrorUS 📰The Mirror US • Sep 14 '26

article Robert Kraft issues lengthy statement on Macklemore after rapper says NFL owner had him banned from

https://www.themirror.com/sport/american-football/robert-kraft-macklemore-sheeran-palestine-2024272
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u/Irish_Whiskey Sep 14 '26

In a statement provided to the Mirror US Sports, Kraft expressed sympathy for Palestinians who are suffering "real" losses while even calling for a sit-down conversation with Macklemore. 

...okay, that's also what Macklemore said. So what exactly did he say that involves "Jewish hate"?

Also seems pretty pathetic to call for a "sit down conversation" after you blocked an entire tour and then called all the other stadium owners to demand they block him as well.

You're open to a 'sit down conversation', as long as you first silence him?

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u/LazloHollifeld Sep 14 '26

I think they take umbrage with him calling it a genocide, but I don’t see them calling out the actions of Israel only Hamas or people who dare to speak out in defense of Palestinians.

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u/TerriblyRare Sep 14 '26

Kanye performed at multiple stadiums already and he has a few more scheduled later in the year, they do not give a fuck

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u/Irish_Whiskey Sep 14 '26

I think they take umbrage with him calling it a genocide

They don't like when you call it genocide, and they don't like when you say "free Palestine" because that gets in the way of the genocide.

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u/roll20sucks Sep 15 '26

"free Palestine"

woah woah woah! Those words are very hurtful to a lot of people Ed has spoken with!

/s

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u/VerseChorusWumbo Sep 15 '26 edited Sep 15 '26

But it is a genocide. Kraft brought up all of the countries that have labeled Hamas as a terrorist organization but conveniently left out all the countries (including an independent commission by the UN) that determined Israel’s actions in Palestine constitute a genocide. What a clown.

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u/carrboneous Sep 15 '26

Hamas aren't "daring to speak out in defence of Palestinians"

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u/LazloHollifeld Sep 15 '26

You’re so busy playing full court defense that you’re not even bothering to read and comprehend the discussion, let alone make any sense whatsoever.

Go take a walk and rethink your facts and come correct next time.