Macklemore Pledges $1m in Tour Earnings to Palestinian Groups
The rapper also challenged NFL owner Robert Kraft to match the donation amid growing fallout over his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, according to Al Jazeera.
Rapper Macklemore has pledged $1 million from his tour earnings to Palestinian organizations, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
The announcement comes as controversy continues to grow over the artist's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, Al Jazeera reported, though details of that dispute were not fully outlined in the report.
As part of his announcement, Macklemore challenged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation, according to the report. It was not immediately clear which Palestinian groups would receive the funds or how the donation would be distributed.
Al Jazeera did not provide additional details on the circumstances surrounding Macklemore's exit from the Ed Sheeran tour or on any response from Kraft regarding the challenge.
This report is based on limited available information and will be updated as further details emerge.
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- Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups — Al Jazeera — All
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