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For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

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Macklemore committed to donating his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after being dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. The $1 million pledge has brought relief to Palestinian aid groups and drawn attention to the humanitarian situation. Macklemore's donation also prompted YouTube star Ms. Rachel to make her own contribution.

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PBS NewsHourWire / recordSep 19

For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.

FortuneSep 19

Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate

Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.