Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups
Summary
Rapper Macklemore will donate $1 million he earned from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six groups supporting Palestinians. Macklemore was removed from the tour after showing support for Palestinians, leading other artists to pull out in solidarity.Key Facts
- Macklemore pledged to give all $1 million he earned from the Loop Tour to groups helping Palestinians.
- He was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour dates due to his pro-Palestinian statements made during performances.
- Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and a supporter of Israel, barred Macklemore from performing at his stadium.
- Kraft called on Macklemore to donate, but later opposed his participation citing concerns about antisemitic content.
- Ed Sheeran said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour promoter, not him.
- All other supporting acts on the tour withdrew in support of Macklemore.
- Macklemore said his donation aims to support Palestinians’ rights and called on people to stay aware even after media attention fades.
- Kraft stated that humanitarian aid is important but emphasized protecting Jewish communities and pointed to Hamas’ responsibility in the conflict.
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