Rapper Macklemore said he will donate $1 million tied to Ed Sheeran tour earnings to Palestinian aid and publicly invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match the gift, Forbes and Pitchfork reported around Sept. 16.

The pledge follows Macklemore’s removal as a Sheeran opener after pro-Palestinian remarks, a dispute Sheeran later said was driven at a promoter’s behest. The episode has drawn other celebrity responses, including children’s educator Ms Rachel urging wealthy peers to match humanitarian gifts.

Kraft, a major philanthropist with strong Israel ties, had not issued a detailed public matching commitment in the earliest Forbes/Pitchfork write-ups. Charity-watchers note that large pledges require clarity on recipient organizations, timelines, and audit trails.

Accounts agree on Macklemore’s $1 million pledge and Kraft challenge; they diverge on how the music-industry booking dispute should be characterized—artist principle versus promoter risk management. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps.