Robert Kraft called Macklemore's "Free Palestine" statements "offensive" in explaining why he called for the rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has defended his decision to create a de facto ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran.

Macklemore challenged Kraft to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian causes, though Kraft said Sheeran contacted him first.

Billionaire Patriots owner said he is committed to "ensuring that all events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech"

Robert Kraft explained why he chose to block Macklemore from performing with Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium later this month, a decision which the pro-Palestine rapper says led to his removal from the Loop Tour entirely.

After it was confirmed that the 43-year-old will not go on with the show, Macklemore took to social media to break his silence and claim that the NFL owner had led the decision to have him removed.

Millions of dollars in support of Palestinians are on the line amid a war of words between Macklemore and Robert Kraft.

Macklemore was previously removed from Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his remarks in support of Palestine at MetLife Stadium in N.J.