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The donation is intended to match a similar one made by Ed Sheeran, who Kraft recently demanded drop Macklemore as the musician’s opening act at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., following Macklemore’s comments in support of Palestinians earlier this month.
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Robert Kraft demanded Ed Sheeran drop Macklemore as an opening act at Gillette Stadium.
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": [
        "Robert Kraft",
        "Ed Sheeran",
        "Macklemore"
    ],
    "location": "Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass."
}
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Politics Sports Music
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft to donate $2 million toward Gaza aid after Macklemore challenge
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7602261/2026/09/16/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-macklemore-palestine-donation

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced a $2 million donation for Gaza aid, matching Ed Sheeran's contribution. This follows Macklemore's challenge after Kraft allegedly banned him from performing due to pro-Palestinian comments.

Robert Kraft Macklemore Gaza Donation Ed Sheeran Antisemitism Palestine NFL

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