{
  "id": 7867214,
  "title": "Macklemore Donating $1 Million in Earnings from Ed Sheeran Tour to Palestine People",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-donating-1-million-in-earnings-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T20:31:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/macklemore-donation-palestine-ed-sheeran-tour/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Macklemore has pledged to donate $1 million from his earnings during Ed Sheeran's \"LOOP Tour\" to six organizations aiding the Palestinian people. In his statement, he emphasized that this donation is not about him or the controversy surrounding the tour, but rather the ongoing struggle for Palestinian freedom and safety. Macklemore invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who had pressured Macklemore to be removed from Sheeran's tour, to match the donation. Kraft expressed agreement with Macklemore's stance, stating that while aid alone cannot solve the issue, immediate political change is necessary. Both Macklemore and Kraft emphasized their commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their fight for liberation, despite differing opinions on other aspects of the situation.",
  "summary": "He has also challenged Robert Kraft to join him in doing the same. Macklemore Donating $1 Million in Earnings from Ed Sheeran Tour to Palestine People Alex Young",
  "key_points": [
    "Macklemore pledges $1 million from Ed Sheeran tour earnings to Palestinian aid organizations",
    "Donor emphasizes donation is for Palestinian freedom and safety, not controversy",
    "Kraft agrees to match donation, calls for political change alongside aid"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Macklemore Donates $1M in Ed Sheeran Tour Earnings to Palestinian Aid, Calls on Robert Kraft to Match It",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-donates-1m-in-ed-sheeran-tour-earnings-to-palestinian-aid",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:58:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-pledges-1m-in-tour-earnings-to-palestinian-groups",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:18:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Pitchfork",
        "title": "Macklemore to Donate $1 Million Ed Sheeran Tour Earnings to Palestine Aid, Invites Robert Kraft to Match Him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-to-donate-1-million-ed-sheeran-tour-earnings-to-palestine",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:42:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}