Macklemore Donating $1 Million Ed Sheeran Tour Salary to Palestine Support
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Macklemore announced he will donate his $1 million net earnings from supporting Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to six organizations aiding the Palestinian people, including Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Medical Aid for Palestinians.
- He invited billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation, accusing Kraft of rallying stadium owners to prevent him from performing after Macklemore voiced support for Palestine on stage.
- Kraft's representatives declined to comment on the donation matching request.
- Macklemore emphasized the importance of focusing on the Palestinian people’s ongoing suffering and fight for freedom, urging continued attention beyond media cycles.
- Following Macklemore’s dismissal from Sheeran’s tour, several supporting acts withdrew in solidarity, while Ed Sheeran stated he was neutral on political issues and uninvolved in the decision to drop Macklemore.
