New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has defended his decision to block Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium, saying the rapper’s recent advocacy for Palestine crossed a line. “Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech,” Kraft said in a statement. “Based on Macklemore’s recent actions, material shared from the stage during Ed Sheeran’s shows
