# Sheeran vs. Macklemore Tour Fallout | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-09-17T23:57:50+00:00
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Ed Sheeran reached out to Patriots owner Robert Kraft, urging him to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian aid—after Macklemore was removed from his tour for his pro-Palestinian stance. While Sheeran insisted his shows are apolitical and family-friendly, Kraft stood firm, banning Macklemore from Gillette Stadium over concerns about rhetoric harmful to the Jewish community, citing his commitment to fighting antisemitism. The fallout? Supporting acts withdrew in solidarity, turning a humanitarian gesture into a cultural firestorm with millions at stake—and no easy answers in sight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/ed-sheeran-urges-new-england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-gillette-stadium-to-give-2-million-in-palestinian-aid-amid-macklemore-ben-haggerty-loop-tour-fallout-free-palestine-israeli-war-gaza-hamas More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91c9c06ebad78c74 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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