Ed Sheeran’s tour continues despite the absence of Macklemore, who was banned by Robert Kraft from Gillette Stadium over comments supporting Palestine. Joe Concha, a Fox News contributor, discusses this alongside the dispute over an LSU quarterback’s status. The focus shifted when Zach Bryan wore a ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at Gillette Stadium, sparking debate over mixing politics and music.

Zach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium, known for being the home of the New England Patriots, wearing a shirt with the message ‘Free Palestine.’ The venue’s owner, Robert Kraft, had recently prohibited Macklemore from the stadium, citing the rapper’s history of antisemitic rhetoric. Bryan’s band members similarly showed support for the Palestinian cause through their attire.

Social media users quickly voiced differing opinions online about Bryan’s bold political statement during his music performance. While some saw it as a brave declaration, others felt politics should not intertwine with concerts.

Ed Sheeran clarified that he did not make the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour. He attempted to resolve the issue by communicating with Kraft. Macklemore’s performance at MetLife Stadium, where he visualized the war in Gaza, led to backlash and his subsequent removal from Sheeran’s remaining U.S. tour dates. Post this fallout, Macklemore announced his independent ‘Free Palestine Tour.’

Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, emphasized that the venue aims to maintain a welcoming environment without promoting hate speech. Kraft’s stance was that Macklemore’s actions and previous rhetoric were offensive and fell outside the stadium’s guidelines.