Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran Pledge M to Palestinian Relief Amid Macklemore Controversy

Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran Pledge $2M to Palestinian Relief Amid Macklemore Controversy

Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran commit $2 million to Palestinian aid after Macklemore's challenge and tour fallout.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Billionaire sports executive Robert Kraft and musician Ed Sheeran have each pledged $2 million to support humanitarian efforts for Palestinians, following a public call from rapper Macklemore.

The donations come after Macklemore faced backlash for a political performance at MetLife Stadium that led to his removal from Sheeran’s Loop Tour. The rapper had accused Kraft of influencing venue owners to block him from performing, sparking a broader conversation about the role of celebrities in global conflicts.

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Macklemore announced on social media that he would donate $1 million in earnings from the tour to Palestinian aid groups, challenging Kraft to match the amount. In response, Kraft stated that Sheeran had previously reached out to him, urging him to contribute $2 million to the cause. Meanwhile, other artists on the tour, including Lukas Graham and Finneas, left the tour following Macklemore’s departure.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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