Pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft led campaign to drop Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour

Pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft, known for his significant financial influence and political advocacy, organized a campaign to have Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour. The campaign gained traction among conservative and pro-Israel groups, who criticized Macklemore for his past comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The tour, originally scheduled to include Macklemore, was modified to exclude him following the campaign's success. The event took place in the United States, with the tour's changes announced in September 2026. The decision was widely reported by multiple outlets, including Middle East Eye, which highlighted the political motivations behind the campaign. No significant legal or financial consequences were reported for the organizers or the artists involved. The tour proceeded without Macklemore, with no further public statements from the artists regarding the decision.