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September 14, 2026
Macklemore Donates $1 Million to Palestinian Relief After Removal from Ed Sheeran's Tour
- Macklemore is donating $1 million of his earnings from Ed Sheeran's tour to Palestinian relief organizations after being dropped from the lineup due to his pro-Palestinian remarks.
- He challenged Robert Kraft to match his donation, emphasizing the value of Palestinian lives and the importance of continued advocacy.
- Kraft, who cited concerns over Macklemore's comments as harmful to the Jewish community, did not deny allegations of pressuring venues to remove Macklemore from the tour.
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- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speechSep 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM · BBC
- Macklemore says Robert Kraft, stadium owners fueled his ouster from Ed Sheeran's tour over call to 'free Palestine'Sep 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM · The Hill
- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarksSep 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM · Reuters
- Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore as celebs and politicians back rapper on pro-Palestine remarksSep 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM · NBC
- Ms. Rachel calls out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore dropped from tour following Palestine supportSep 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM · The Hill
- Acts abandon Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore barred over ‘Free Palestine’ commentsSep 15, 2026 at 9:35 PM · CNN
- How Ed Sheeran's tour imploded over a geopolitical fightSep 15, 2026 at 9:53 PM · Axios
- Macklemore pledges $1 million to Palestinian relief, challenges Robert Kraft to match itSep 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM · NBC
- Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aidSep 17, 2026 at 3:20 AM · The Hill