# Kraft vs Macklemore Over Gaza | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-09-17T14:38:26+00:00
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When rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for allegedly spewing hate speech, he responded by donating his $1 million earnings to Palestinian causes — sparking a firestorm. Stadium owner Robert Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium, matched the donation with $2 million, framing it as humanitarian aid amid Gaza’s crisis. But the fallout is far from simple: Macklemore’s message, which included images from Gaza, ignited a broader debate over free speech, activism, and artistic expression. Other opening acts quit in solidarity, calling the move censorship. Kraft, a Jewish man, insists Macklemore’s rhetoric has antisemitic roots and ignores Hamas’s actions — a claim Macklemore denies. What began as a concert booking has spiraled into a cultural and political flashpoint, exposing the tension between corporate power, personal beliefs, and the role of artists in public discourse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmp3073x6464o More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da9fd0ab0ea7872f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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