Macklemore says he was cut from Ed Sheeran's US tour after saying "Free Palestine" on stage — a win for pro-Israel advocacy groups and a warning sign for artists who speak out.

• Macklemore made the remarks while opening for Sheeran at a New Jersey stadium show this month, saying his message was for peace and not aimed at Jewish people.
• Pro-Israel groups including the Anti-Defamation League and the Israeli-American Council pushed publicly for Sheeran and venues to drop him.
• Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed he barred Macklemore from the Boston shows, saying the stadium won't host what he called hate speech.
• Macklemore says Kraft rallied other stadium owners, who told Sheeran the tour would lose their venues if Macklemore stayed.
• Kraft has given millions to AIPAC's super PAC and received an award presented by Netanyahu in 2019.

Outlook: Expect more pressure campaigns on musicians and venues as the Gaza war keeps splitting the entertainment industry.