Ed Sheeran’s Former Support Act Shifts Blame to Robert Kraft in Tour Controversy

Singer Aaron Rowe says anger over Ed Sheeran tour controversy should target Robert Kraft, not the artist.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Singer Aaron Rowe, a former supporting act on Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour, has shifted the focus of public outrage from the musician to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, following the removal of rapper Macklemore for pro-Palestine remarks.

In a social media video posted on Friday, Rowe criticized the attention directed at Sheeran, arguing that the real issue lies with Kraft, who reportedly refused to allow Macklemore into his stadium after the artist called for “free Palestine” during a performance. Rowe urged fans to instead target Kraft, whom he accused of attempting to suppress free speech and silence those speaking out about the genocide in Gaza.

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Rowe defended Sheeran, acknowledging that the singer’s initial statement about not being complicit in Macklemore’s removal was lacking. He suggested the decision to cut the rapper from the tour was made hastily due to pressure from multiple sides. The Irish artist also expressed confidence that Sheeran would not have booked pro-Palestine acts like Macklemore, Beoga, BIIRD, and others if he had opposed their political stances. He described Sheeran as a kind person who, like all humans, makes mistakes.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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