The rapper behind “Thrift Shop” repeatedly called out “Free Palestine” onstage and accused Israel of genocide.
Kraft said the ban followed those remarks and a broader history of rhetoric and imagery he considered offensive to the Jewish community.
Tour promoter Messina Touring Group confirmed that multiple venues refused to host concerts featuring Macklemore, putting the tour at risk of cancellation.
Macklemore denied antisemitism and said he was being silenced for supporting Palestinians. Kraft owns the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium.