Robert Kraft
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“would cross that line”
Robert Kraft · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
Kraft argued that allowing Macklemore to perform at his venue would be unacceptable due to the rapper's rhetoric.
“broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery”
Robert Kraft · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
Kraft denounced Macklemore's rhetoric when confirming the rapper was barred from performing at Gillette Stadium.
“Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners and our goal is to continue to work together to build bridges.”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft stated that Sheeran plans to reach out to other venue owners to work together to build bridges.
“young Palestinians and Israelis together to build businesses, create jobs, and forge relationships”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft said he has worked to bring young Palestinians and Israelis together to build businesses, create jobs, and forge relationships.
“supported efforts that create opportunity for Palestinians”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
In a statement issued by Gillette Stadium on his behalf, Kraft said he has supported efforts that create opportunity for Palestinians.
“I have dedicated much of my life to building bridges between all people,”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft stated in his latest statement that he has dedicated much of his life to building bridges between all people.
“only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas”
Robert Kraft · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft accused the rapper of only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas.
“Earlier today, before Macklemore challenged me to match his donation, Ed called me and asked me to commit $2 million to match his donation to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis.”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft wrote that Ed Sheeran called him and asked him to commit $2 million to match Sheeran's donation for aid in the region before Macklemore issued his challenge.
“I believe deeply that all lives are worth protecting.”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft stated in his latest statement that he believes deeply that all lives are worth protecting.
“a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric”
Robert Kraft · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Kraft accused the Grammy-winning rapper of having a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric, which Macklemore denies.
“a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community”
Robert Kraft · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Kraft said his decision to ban Macklemore from the Patriots' stadium was due to recent actions and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric.
“But that advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas … whose horrific actions have caused immeasurable suffering for Palestinians and Israelis alike.”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Kraft's statement continued, arguing advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community.
“This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf,”
Robert Kraft · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Kraft issued a statement explaining the decision to bar Macklemore from Gillette Stadium.