Kraft Says Ed Sheeran Sought $2 Million Aid Pledge Amid Macklemore Tour Dispute

Billionaire businessman Robert Kraft said that musician Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid, according to a report from CNBC published Thursday.

The request, as described by Kraft, came amid controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's U.S. tour, which followed comments the rapper made regarding Palestine.

Details of the specific comments made by Macklemore that led to his removal from the tour, as well as the precise circumstances of the humanitarian aid request, were not fully outlined in available reporting.

Kraft, an American businessman known for his ownership stake in the New England Patriots and his philanthropic activities, did not provide further details in the reported comments about how the $2 million request was resolved or whether he agreed to the commitment.

CNBC's report did not include direct statements from Ed Sheeran or Macklemore confirming or elaborating on the events described by Kraft.

This is a developing story and further details were not immediately available.