India, Sept. 15 -- Reflecting on a burgeoning controversy that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Seattle native Macklemore has broken his silence after being dropped from pop star Ed Sheeran's stadium tour, claiming that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured organisers to remove Macklemore following his contentious "Free Palestine" stage remarks, according to multiple reports.

The high-profile fallout has cast a harsh light on the intersection of live entertainment, corporate venue ownership, and political expression across North American stadiums.

Macklemore Controversy: What Sparked Tour Controversy And 'Free Palestine' Remarks?

The dispute originated during the opening shows of the tour at MetLife Stadium i...