For the pro-Palestinians? Ed Sheeran and the stadium owner who ousted Macklemore donate millions

Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft announced he will match Ed Sheeran's $2 million donation for humanitarian aid in the region. The move comes amid the uproar over the dismissal of pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from Sheeran's tour, after he called to free Palestine. Kraft justified the decision citing a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric from Macklemore.

Gillette Stadium owner, Jewish-American billionaire Robert Kraft, announced tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday) that he will match a $2 million donation by musician Ed Sheeran for humanitarian aid in the region. The announcement comes at the height of a global storm following the dismissal of pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from the tour, who hours earlier called on Kraft to match his $1 million donation. Kraft clarified in a statement that he chose to match the double amount donated by Sheeran, explaining that he has dedicated a significant part of his life to building bridges between all people. The explosion began at a concert at MetLife Stadium on September 4, when Macklemore called "Free Palestine" from the stage and performed a song in memory of the girl Hind Rajab. Earlier this week, Macklemore claimed that Sheeran ousted him following an ultimatum from Kraft, but Kraft refuted the accusations and explained that his steps stemmed from a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric. The saga led to the collapse of the tour's supporting lineup, with all opening acts withdrawing. Now Sheeran is trying to stabilize the ranks and is reaching out to other stadium owners to raise funds for the fight against the humanitarian crisis.