Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2 million donation to "aid in the region" after Macklemore — who was ousted from the pop star's tour for promoting "Free Palestine" messaging — similarly urged him to donate. Kraft said in a Wednesday statement that, before Macklemore challenged the...
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