Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
Summary
Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, had rapper Macklemore removed as Ed Sheeran’s opening act, citing hate speech concerns. After Macklemore offered to donate $1 million to Palestinian groups, Sheeran asked Kraft to donate $2 million to aid efforts in the region. Several other support acts quit the tour in support of Macklemore, raising issues about free speech.Key Facts
- Robert Kraft owns Gillette Stadium and had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
- Kraft accused Macklemore of hate speech and a history of antisemitic statements, which Macklemore denies.
- Macklemore showed support for Palestine and expressed pro-Palestinian views during Sheeran’s concerts.
- Macklemore pledged to donate $1 million to six Palestinian organizations from his tour earnings.
- Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop Macklemore was made by promoters, not him.
- Sheeran asked Kraft to donate $2 million to help aid efforts in the region, matching Macklemore’s donation.
- Other support acts for Sheeran’s tour quit in solidarity with Macklemore, citing free speech concerns.
- Kraft stated he has supported initiatives to create business opportunities for Palestinians and Israelis and promotes protecting all lives.
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