Macklemore announces $1 million donation to Palestinian relief groups amid tour dispute

US rapper Macklemore has announced a $1 million donation to Palestinian relief organizations, amid controversy over his removal from the lineup of British singer Ed Sheeran’s US tour. In a post on X, Macklemore said the money would come from proceeds connected to his planned participation in the tour and described the donation as an expression of solidarity with Palestinians. The rapper said Palestinian lives were “no less valuable than anyone else’s” and described support for Palestinians living under occupation and seeking greater freedom as a humanitarian issue. Macklemore also called on US billionaire and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to make a similar contribution. The announcement follows a dispute over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour lineup. According to […]