Robert Kraft states Ed Sheeran requested two million dollar donation following Macklemore controversy

Tour Fallout

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that pop singer Ed Sheeran asked him to donate two million dollars in aid. The request came after a backlash involving rapper Macklemore. Macklemore pledged one million dollars from the Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid groups. Macklemore was subsequently dropped from the Ed Sheeran tour after making onstage Free Palestine statements. A rock legend slammed Ed Sheeran as the United States tour crumbled over the Macklemore Palestine controversy. Commentary also pointed out that Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics, but quitting his tour and the actions of his support acts have exposed debates around neutrality.