Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine comments
Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S. tour
TL;DR
- Billionaire Robert Kraft stated Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million for humanitarian aid.
- This request came after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments.
- Macklemore claimed Sheeran told him Kraft would not allow him to perform at Gillette Stadium and had influenced other stadium owners.
- Sheeran plans to contact other venue owners to encourage additional donations.
- All four of Sheeran's other supporting acts also withdrew from the tour in solidarity.