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Kathy Griffin says Ed Sheeran should have told Robert Kraft to 'go f--- yourself' over Macklemore

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Kornick, L. (2026, September 28). Kathy Griffin says Ed Sheeran should have told Robert Kraft to 'go f--- yourself' over Macklemore. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/media/kathy-griffin-says-ed-sheeran-should-told-robert-kraft-go-f-yourself-macklemore

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Kathy Griffin criticized Ed Sheeran for not supporting hip-hop artist Macklemore after he was barred from performing at Gillette Stadium owned by Robert Kraft due to his pro-Palestine stance. The incident occurred when Macklemore was removed from the rest of Sheeran's tour following controversial remarks about Israel, including a song advocating "Free Palestine." Griffin suggested that Sheeran could have ignored Kraft’s influence and continued to feature Macklemore in concerts despite pressure from stadium owners and pro-Israel groups.
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Comedian Kathy Griffin criticized singer Ed Sheeran for not standing up to billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, when Macklemore was barred from performing as the opening act in Sheeran's tour over his "Free Palestine" advocacy. In an interview with Queerty on September 27th, Griffin suggested Sheeran should have told Kraft to “go f--- yourself.” Macklemore had been pulled from the rest of Sheeran’s tour after performing an anti-Israel song and pushing for Palestinian freedom during shows. While Sheeran claims the decision was made by venue owners and concert promoters rather than himself, Griffin argued that Sheeran could have supported Macklemore publicly. Griffin stated, "I wish that Ed Sheeran had not taken the advice of the ones who told him to fire Macklemore," suggesting Sheeran should have found alternative venues for Macklemore's performances.

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📰 Kathy Griffin Criticizes Ed Sheeran
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New York Post
Hedges 1 of 28 claims Outlet record 66/100
Daily Mail
Hedges 3 of 84 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles discuss different aspects of Ed Sheeran's situation: one focuses on his personal decision to move his family for his tour, while the other is about Kathy Griffin commenting on a controversy involving Sheeran and Macklemore.”
Fox News
Hedges 2 of 24 claims Outlet record 70/100
“While both articles discuss similar issues related to political statements and concert cancellations, they do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
New York Post
Hedges 1 of 14 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A reports on the cancellation of Ed Sheeran's concerts due to bad weather, while Article B discusses Kathy Griffin's comments regarding Macklemore being barred from performing at Gillette Stadium because of his political stunts.”
CBC News
Hedges 1 of 31 claims Outlet record 74/100
“Article A reports on the cancellation of Ed Sheeran's shows due to bad weather, while Article B discusses Kathy Griffin's comments about Macklemore being dropped from the tour and her advice to Sheeran regarding Kraft.”
Fox News
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 1 of 33 claims Outlet record 70/100
“Article A describes Macklemore's announcement of a new tour supporting Palestine, while Article B discusses Kathy Griffin's reaction to Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour due to controversy. These describe different but related events.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 0 of 24 claims Outlet record 65/100
“While both articles discuss Ed Sheeran's decision to remove Macklemore as his opening act, they describe different reactions and events occurring at different times.”
New York Post
Hedges 1 of 17 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Ed Sheeran's reaction to being dropped by Robert Kraft and others, while Article B discusses Kathy Griffin's commentary on what Sheeran should have done in response to the controversy.”
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Fox News Digital Israeli Palestine Sheeran The Israeli-American Council

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Macklemore PERSON · 12× Griffin PERSON · 5× Sheeran PERSON · 5× Kraft ORG · 4× Robert Kraft PERSON · 4× Ed Sheeran PERSON · 3× IAC ORG · 3× Fox News Digital ORG · 2× Israeli NORP · 2× Palestine GPE · 2×

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Griffin added that Macklemore's comments were protected under the First Amendment and professed her own support for a "Free Palestine." "I don't think 'Free Palestine' is such a controversial thing to say because that's a genuine genocide that is happening there, in my opinion.
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🔮 Though Sheeran has said that the decision ultimately came from the concert promoter and venues rather than him, Griffin argued that Sheeran could have, and should have, defended Macklemore at the time.

Claims (25 extracted, 1 hedged)

Comedian Kathy Griffin said on Wednesday that singer Ed Sheeran should have told Gillette Stadium owner and billionaire Robert Kraft to "go f--- yourself" after barring Macklemore from performing as his opening act over his "Free Palestine" stunt. asserted
Sheeran → say → stunt
In an interview with Queerty, Griffin commented on Macklemore being pulled from the rest of Sheeran's tour earlier this month after he repeatedly pushed for a "Free Palestine" during his act and performed his anti-Israel song "Hind's Hall." asserted
he → comment → song
The decision came after Kraft barred Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium. asserted
Kraft → come → Stadium
Though Sheeran has said that the decision ultimately came from the concert promoter and venues rather than him, Griffin argued that Sheeran could have, and should have, defended Macklemore at the time. uncertain
Sheeran → say → time
"I wish that Ed Sheeran had not taken the advice of the ones who told him to fire Macklemore," Griffin said. asserted
Griffin → wish → Macklemore
"Let’s not be listening to f------ Robert Kraft. asserted
’s → let → Kraft
When Robert Kraft says I’ve called all the other stadium owners and they’re not gonna let you do the show with Macklemore either, Ed Sheeran should’ve said go f--- yourself, I can go to Brazil and perform for 250,000 people. asserted
I → say → people
He had more options." asserted
He → have → options
Griffin added that Macklemore's comments were protected under the First Amendment and professed her own support for a "Free Palestine." "I don't think 'Free Palestine' is such a controversial thing to say because that's a genuine genocide that is happening there, in my opinion. asserted
that → add → opinion
I don't want Israel to be eradicated. asserted
Israel → want → ?
I love the Israeli people as I hope the rest of the world likes the American people but hates [President Donald] Trump and his cabinet and our current SCOTUS. asserted
rest → love → Trump
So I can't stand [Israeli Prime Minister] Bibi Netanyahu. asserted
I → stand → Netanyahu
I think he's ruined the Knesset which is their Congress. asserted
which → think → Knesset
But I certainly don't have a beef with the Jewish people or the Palestinian people. asserted
I → have → people
They're both trying to survive. asserted
They → try → ?
I personally think that Palestine should be its own country," Griffin said. asserted
Griffin → think → ?
Fox News Digital reached out to Sheeran's and Kraft's representatives for comment. asserted
Digital → reach → comment
In response to being removed from Sheeran's tour, Macklemore announced on Thursday that he would be launching his own "Free Palestine Tour." asserted
he → remove → Tour
As of now, he has three shows scheduled: in Dublin on Oct. 26, in Paris on Oct. 29 and in London on Oct. 30. asserted
shows → have → Oct.
Though Macklemore has received support from progressive figures for his political actions, the singer has also faced criticism from pro-Israel organizations who accused him of supporting antisemitism. asserted
who → receive → antisemitism
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) released a statement to Fox News Digital supporting Kraft's actions pushing back against Macklemore. asserted
Council → release → Macklemore
"The Israeli-American Council (IAC) applauds Robert Kraft and his fellow stadium owners for their moral leadership in expelling rapper Macklemore from the concert stage rather than allow him to promote antisemitism," the statement read. asserted
statement → applaud → antisemitism
It added, "Robert Kraft's moral leadership establishes what should be an obvious principle: a performer who traffics in antisemitism should not be given a stage. asserted
who → add → stage
As a result, Macklemore will no longer be allowed to subject audiences to his hateful rants. asserted
Macklemore → allow → rants
The IAC salutes and thanks Mr. Kraft for setting an example for all to follow." Fox News' Emily Trainham contributed to this report. asserted
Trainham → salute → report
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