Tucker’s Thoughts on Macklemore’s Cancelation

What happened in this episode?

In this short monologue, Tucker Carlson discusses the reported cancellation of rapper Macklemore from a scheduled stadium performance alongside Ed Sheeran, saying the decision was made by billionaire sports owner Robert Kraft rather than by concertgoers. Carlson disputes a Fox News framing that he characterises as implying an audience backlash, saying he observed the stadium cheering during Macklemore’s “free Palestine” remark. He alleges that Kraft then contacted other billionaire sports-team owners to prevent Macklemore from performing in their venues, presenting this as a form of coordinated censorship rather than market choice.

Carlson further argues that the “it’s his stadium” defence is incomplete if the venue’s purchase or development involved state or federal tax support, suggesting public subsidy would give the issue broader civic relevance. He concludes by attacking what he calls an “Epstein class” of elites and adds that Kraft is “mentioned in the Epstein files”, without providing evidence or documentation in the clip.

The episode contains no reported new documents or on-the-record confirmations; it is primarily Carlson’s interpretation of the incident and his critique of media framing and billionaire influence over major public-facing venues.

What are the key points?

• Carlson says Macklemore was cancelled from a stadium performance that also involved Ed Sheeran.
• He names Robert Kraft as the decision-maker behind the cancellation.
• Carlson accuses Fox News of framing the story as though concertgoers drove the decision.
• He alleges billionaire sports owners coordinated to keep Macklemore out of their stadiums.
• Carlson questions whether public subsidies were involved in acquiring or building the venue.
• He asserts Kraft is mentioned in the Epstein files, offering no supporting detail in the clip.

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• Tucker Carlson

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Programme

Tucker Carlson Show

Published

17 September 2026

Duration

1m

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