Robert Kraft pledges $2 million for Middle East humanitarian aid after Ed Sheeran request amid Macklemore tour removal
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Robert Kraft pledges $2 million for Middle East humanitarian aid after Ed Sheeran request amid Macklemore tour removal

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced a $2 million pledge for humanitarian aid in the Israel-Gaza region on September 17, 2026, after singer Ed Sheeran asked him to match a donation. The pledge followed Kraft's role in pushing for the removal of pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from Sheeran's U.S. Loop Tour after Macklemore led a "Free Palestine" chant and performed the protest song "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium on September 4-5. Macklemore separately pledged $1 million in tour earnings to six Palestinian relief organizations and challenged Kraft to match it. Four supporting acts withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.

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Robert Kraft says singer Sheeran asked him to match $2 million aid pledge amid Macklemore beef
Kraft seeks conciliation amid Macklemore feud · neutral
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Donates $2 Million to 'Fight Humanitarian Crisis' in Gaza amid Macklemore Backlash
Kraft donates to fight Gaza humanitarian crisis · positive
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Times of Israel frames Kraft as building bridges amid the Macklemore dispute; Breitbart leads with the $2 million donation to fight humanitarian crisis; Washington Times emphasizes neither man specified where the money will go; NY Post focuses on Kraft wanting a sit down with Macklemore.
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“Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran each pledge $2 million in aid amid Macklemore tour fallout”
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“Robert Kraft says singer Sheeran asked him to match $2 million aid pledge amid Macklemore beef” · Times of Israel

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WTWashington Times Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran each pledge $2 million in aid amid Macklemore tour fallout 3h ago BBreitbart Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Donates $2 Million to 'Fight Humanitarian Crisis' in Gaza amid Macklemore Backlash 8h ago NYPNY Post Robert Kraft wants sit down with Macklemore after billionaire got him thrown off Ed Sheeran tour 3h ago
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TOITimes of Israel Robert Kraft says singer Sheeran asked him to match $2 million aid pledge amid Macklemore beef 3h ago
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Kraft wants to sit down with Macklemore but Macklemore has not responded
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Event #17342 · analyzed at 2026-09-17T16:55 UTC · last updated 3h ago