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Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine comments

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S.tour…

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  • Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S.tour…
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:24:48 UTC.

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  1. Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine comments

  2. Ron Popeil’s Beverly Hills estate bought for $7.5m now asks $25 million

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