Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran has donated $2 million to humanitarian causes related to the conflict in Gaza, and that Kraft is matching that amount. Kraft made the comments after rapper Macklemore announced a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid and publicly challenged Kraft to match it.
Outlets report Kraft’s claim that Sheeran contacted him earlier that day and that the two together will provide a total of $4 million, with Kraft also saying he and Sheeran each pledged $2 million. Times of India frames the pledge as part of a broader effort to address the humanitarian crisis, while The Independent and Variety describe the move as a response to Macklemore’s backlash and the prior invitation for Kraft to match the $1 million figure. It remains unclear across reports exactly which recipient organizations will receive the funds.
BBC News similarly links the new pledges to Macklemore’s initial $1 million commitment and Kraft’s statement that Sheeran asked him to donate $2 million.
