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Robert Kraft

American businessman and philanthropist (born 1941)

Robert Hearth Kenneth Kraft is an American businessman. He is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate development, and a private equity portfolio.

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In the news

10 stories
  1. Oct 3
    Zach Bryan Wears Palestine Shirt
    BalancedThe venue is owned by Robert Kraft, who also owns the New England Patriots.
    7articles
  2. Sep 25
    Ed Sheeran Concerts Canceled
    Left & CenterRobert Kraft said Macklemore was barred over his actions and what Kraft called antisemitic rhetoric.
    13articles
  3. Sep 25
    Ed Sheeran Gillette Shows Canceled
    BalancedGillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft called Macklemore’s comments hate speech, while Macklemore said Kraft organized a boycott and threatened venues unless he was dropped.
    6articles
  4. Sep 24
    Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour
    BalancedIt came after pressure from billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft, who reportedly threatened Sheeran’s Foxborough show and urged other stadium owners to follow.
    5articles
  5. Sep 20
    Ed Sheeran Condemns Gaza
    BalancedHe said the removal was not his decision and cited promoter and venue pressure, while Macklemore has said Robert Kraft and other stadium owners pushed to bar him.
    17articles
  6. Sep 19
    Ed Sheeran Returns After Macklemore Cut
    Left & CenterSheeran said the removal was the promoter’s call, while Macklemore said Robert Kraft and venue owners pushed for it.
    25articles
  7. Sep 17
    Macklemore Removal Roils Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedThe fight centers on who drove the removal: Macklemore says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other stadium owners forced the issue, while Sheeran says the promoter made the final call.
    22articles
  8. Sep 16
    Ed Sheeran Tour Drops Macklemore
    BalancedMacklemore said New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft blocked him from Gillette Stadium and pushed other venues; Sheeran said the promoter acted after venues threatened to pull shows.
    36articles
  9. Sep 15
    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedRobert Kraft said Macklemore was inappropriate for Gillette Stadium, citing alleged antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
    33articles
  10. Sep 14
    Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
    BalancedMacklemore claimed Robert Kraft rallied venue owners against him; Kraft confirmed Gillette Stadium barred him but framed it as venue-specific, citing alleged antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
    26articles

Storylines

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    Ed Sheeran Tour Turmoil
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