Sheeran and Kraft give millions to Gaza relief after Macklemore's $1 million pledge

Ed Sheeran and billionaire Robert Kraft have each pledged millions of dollars to support Gaza humanitarian relief after rapper Macklemore announced he would give his $1 million salary from the Sheeran tour to the cause. Macklemore’s pledge was reported by The Guardian and sparked the two high‑profile donations. The funds aim to provide food, medical supplies and shelter to families affected by the conflict in Gaza. The donations come amid ongoing criticism of the Ed Sheeran tour’s cancellation issues, which saw other artists such as Guy Sebastian comment on the controversy. Both Sheeran and Kraft said the contributions reflect their personal commitment to helping civilians in the region.