Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban
Summary
Colin Kaepernick accused NFL owners of working together to block rapper Macklemore from performing on Ed Sheeran’s tour because of Macklemore’s pro-Palestine comments. NFL owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, denied Macklemore access to stadiums, leading to his removal from the tour, a situation Kaepernick compares to his own NFL career ending after protesting police violence.Key Facts
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after speaking in support of Palestine during a concert.
- Robert Kraft and other NFL stadium owners refused to host Macklemore due to his statements.
- All four supporting acts for Sheeran’s upcoming tour dates have withdrawn in support of Macklemore.
- Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding, or working together, to punish Macklemore as they did to him.
- Kaepernick began kneeling during the anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality and social injustice.
- Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season and settled a grievance against the NFL in 2019.
- Kraft said Macklemore’s ban was because of “recent actions” and a history of antisemitic comments they found offensive.
- NBA player Kyrie Irving plans to pay a fine given to Azeez Al-Shair for showing support for Palestine during an NFL game.
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