# Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran, Focuses on Robert Kraft

> Aaron Rowe says Ed Sheeran’s tour controversy should center on Robert Kraft and Zionist groups, not the singer.
- Title: Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran, Focuses on Robert Kraft
- Summary: Aaron Rowe says Ed Sheeran’s tour controversy should center on Robert Kraft and Zionist groups, not the singer. Aaron Rowe argues Ed Sheeran’s tour decision…
- Keywords: aaron rowe, ed sheeran, robert kraft, loop tour, macklemore, zionist lobbies, gaza, palestinians, new england patriots, nfl, music tour, free speech
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aaron-rowe-ed-sheeran-robert-kraft-1235628890
- Author: Althea Legaspi
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:31:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron rowe, ed sheeran, robert kraft, loop tour, macklemore, zionist lobbies, gaza, palestinians, new england patriots, nfl, music tour, free speech
## Aaron Rowe Speaks Out
Aaron Rowe defended Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour for supporting Palestinians.

> I'm gonna be honest. I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here.
## Wrong Focus
Rowe insists people should focus on Robert Kraft and Zionist groups trying to silence free speech about Gaza.

> All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that, when you really should be focusing on the likes of Robert Kraft.
## Macklemore's Removal
Rowe believes Macklemore was wrongly removed from the tour due to panic-driven decisions.

> I haven't had a chance to fucking talk to Ed too much, but I fully believe he knows that was a mistake.
## Tour Support
Rowe notes all tour artists support Palestinians in Gaza, questioning why Ed Sheeran wouldn't be a Zionist.

> Like, if Ed Sheeran was a fucking Zionist, why would he have all these fucking people on the fucking tour?
## Industry Critique
Rowe criticizes governments, media, and the music industry for doing nothing about Gaza despite their power.

> He says they've done fuck all about the situation, despite having so much money and so much power.
## Key takeaway

Aaron Rowe argues Ed Sheeran’s tour decision was a mistake and the real issue is Robert Kraft’s influence over the music industry.