Stadium Owner Robert Kraft Pledges $2 Million to Aid ‘Humanitarian Crisis’ in Gaza Amid Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Blowback
The Kraft Group billionaire says that the donation comes as a match to Ed Sheeran’s own $2 million commitment The post Stadium Owner Robert Kraft Pledges $2 Million to Aid ‘Humanitarian Crisis’ in Gaza Amid Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Blowback appeared first on TheWrap .
Stadium owner Robert Kraft has pledged a $2 million donation to support Palestine's humanitarian crisis, following backlash against rapper Macklemore who was removed from opening Ed Sheeran's world tour due to his stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The Kraft Group executive's contribution matches the $2 million commitment made by Grammy-winning artist Sheeran, who has urged other stadium owners to support the cause.
Macklemore, for his part, pledged his $1 million salary from the tour to aid related causes. In a statement shared on Gillette Stadium's official X account, Kraft expressed his dedication to building bridges between people and his belief that "all lives are worth protecting." Sheeran plans to reach out to additional venue owners to bolster the humanitarian efforts, while Kraft has a history of supporting initiatives that create opportunities for Palestinians and have brought Israelis and Palestinians together for business and job creation.
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