Macklemore donates $1 million from dropped Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid
A week ago, Macklemore was preparing to spend September opening arenas for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour. Instead, he is now donating the $1 million he earned from the dates, after being removed from the remaining shows following comments he made in support of Palestinians. On September 14, the Seattle rapper was pulled from the remaining dates of the tour after using his onstage time to voice support…
Macklemore, the Seattle rapper, has donated $1 million from his cancelled Ed Sheeran US Loop Tour dates to aid Palestinian relief efforts. He was removed from the remaining shows following remarks he made in support of Palestinians, stating his desire for a "free Palestine". The money will be distributed among six organizations, including the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Gaza Soup Kitchen.
Macklemore challenged Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, to match his donation, which Kraft did by committing $2 million for humanitarian aid. Several replacement opening acts also declined to perform the remaining tour dates due to concerns about the role of money and venue owners in artistic expression. Despite facing controversy over his removal from the tour, Macklemore emphasizes that the focus should remain on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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