Macklemore to Donate $1 Million to Palestinian Support Groups, Invites Robert Kraft to Match
The rapper revealed the donation after the billionaire Patriots owner allegedly led a pressure campaign to force him off Ed Sheeran's tour
Macklemore has donated $1 million from his earnings on the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour to pro-Palestine organizations. The rapper announced his donation on Instagram, stating that the money will go to six organizations working to support Palestinian people. In his post, Macklemore also challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation, highlighting the removal of his name from the tour after sharing "Free Palestine" messaging.
Macklemore claims his removal from the tour was orchestrated by Kraft, who reportedly called him and demanded the rapper be removed from Gillette Stadium, which is owned by the Kraft Group. The "Shape of You" singer denied these accusations and stated that Macklemore's contract was with the promoter, not Kraft.
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