Promoters dumped Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s "Loop Tour" following his anti-Israel tirades in New Jersey.The rapper tried to salvage the fallout by pledging his $1 million earnings to Palestinian aid while attempting to put Robert Kraft on the hook to match him.Ed Sheeran and Macklemore attend the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, on Aug.
25, 2013.(Kevin Mazur/WireImage)On Wednesday, Gillette Stadium’s social media account released a statement from Kraft revealing he had already pledged $2 million after Sheeran personally reached out.
Kraft pointed to his long-standing humanitarian work in the Middle East.ROBERT KRAFT, GILLETTE STADIUM BOOT MACKLEMORE FROM ED SHEERAN TOUR OVER ‘FREE PALESTINE’ RANT"I have dedicated much of my life to building bridges between all people.I believe deeply that all lives are worth protecting," Kraft said in the statement."Earlier today, before Macklemore challenged me to match his donation, Ed called me and asked me to commit $2 million to match his donation to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis.
Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners and our goal is to continue to work together to build bridges."MACKLEMORE DOUBLES DOWN AFTER GETTING KICKED OFF ED SHEERAN TOUR AFTER PRO-PALESTINE STANCEKraft added: "In addition, I'd like the people who are speaking in support of the Palestinian people to know that for decades, I have supported efforts that create opportunity for Palestinians and have brought young Palestinians and Israelis together to build businesses, create jobs, and forge relationships."The dispute took shape during Sheeran’s Sept.4 and 5 concerts at MetLife Stadium, where Macklemore led anti-Israel chants and performed his protest track "Hind’s Hall."US rapper, singer, dancer and DJ, Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, near Dijon, central-eastern France, on August 30, 2026.
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