Kraft Says Ed Sheeran Asked Him for $2M Donation as Macklemore Row Escalates

Billionaire Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran approached him seeking a $2 million donation, CNBC reported on Thursday. The request came amid a dispute connected to remarks Macklemore made about Palestine,

The story sits inside a wider clash between the two musicians. The Washington Post described Sheeran's tour as being in chaos, framing its coverage around Macklemore's pledge of aid to Palestinians. N

CNN characterized the stadium drama as shifting toward donations and humanitarian cooperation. The Guardian, in an opinion piece, criticized Kraft, arguing that a figure once seen as the NFL's good gu


Taken together, the coverage points to a dispute that has moved from public statements into competing financial commitments. CNBC's account focuses on the specific claim that Sheeran sought money from

What to watch next: whether Sheeran, Kraft or Macklemore confirm the reported donation figures, and how the pledged relief money is actually distributed.