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/MoneyManx10 Sep 14 '26

Macklemore checkmated him by going to the media and giving a sincere statement. Now Kraft has to pretend to care about Palestinians after going to the extreme length of banning a singer for voicing his opinion on Palestinians.

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u/soxpats111 Sep 14 '26

"sincere statement..." Maybe you should look into Macklemore's history.

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u/Sadlobster1 Sep 14 '26

Maybe you should look into Kraft's...

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u/soxpats111 Sep 14 '26

Maybe YOU should

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u/According_Register55 Sep 14 '26

Bro isn’t it embarrassing to jump into the fray for a billionaire sports team owner just because you’re his loyal customer?

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u/soxpats111 Sep 14 '26

Isn't it embarrassing to be on the side of a raging antisemite?

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u/Small_Hovercraft_439 Sep 14 '26

Brainless commentary.

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u/T1Demon Sep 14 '26

Raging antisemite is a big stretch. You’ve given one example of an antisemitic thing he did and you’ve been given evidence that he owned that thing, apologized, and made amends. Where are the examples of his behavior before or after that make him a raging antisemite?

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u/According_Register55 Sep 14 '26

I am on the side of those critical of the Israeli government and any government that uses its power to steal from and kill innocent people.

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u/Straight-Agency-4556 Sep 14 '26

There is nothing antisemitic by being against a genocide. Did you even read his statement? Like come on, stop defending the killing of children all bc you like the guys stupid football team.

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u/Whatachooch Sep 14 '26

Still no other examples of antisemitism from the “raging antisemite?”

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u/WV8222 Sep 15 '26

I'm legit embarrassed for and by you