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Robert Kraft issued a statement confirming he banned Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium.
Macklemore decried the war in Gaza and urged leaders to “Free Palestine” during a Sept. 4 performance at MetLife Stadium.
Finneas Eilish, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe dropped out of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
Macklemore wrote the song “Hind’s Hall” about the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in the Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers.
Robert Kraft's statement referred to what he called Macklemore’s “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.”
Macklemore specified his donation would go to six organizations: Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Heal Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNRWA USA National Committee, and Anera.
Macklemore's statement challenged Robert Kraft to match his donation.
Robert Kraft did not specify who will receive his matching donation.
Robert Kraft stated that Ed Sheeran had asked him to make a $2 million contribution before Macklemore's challenge.
Robert Kraft has been a financial supporter of Israel for decades and founded multiple nonprofits to fight antisemitism.
Macklemore announced he would donate his $1 million in earnings from opening for Ed Sheeran to groups aiding Palestinians.
Robert Kraft announced a $2 million donation to causes supporting people impacted by the war in Gaza.
Robert Kraft demanded Ed Sheeran drop Macklemore as an opening act at Gillette Stadium.
Macklemore claimed Robert Kraft convinced other venue owners to drop him as an opening act.
Angels player Mike Trout said that former owner Arte Moreno 'cared about this team as much as anyone'.
An Angels team press release projected the sale would be finalized in early 2027.
To finalize the Angels' sale, the MLB must vet Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) and the other 29 MLB owners must vote for approval, a process that typically takes several months.
Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken said 'I feel like it’s my birthday' upon learning of the Angels' purchase by Stan Kroenke.
The Angels' current lease at Angel Stadium runs through 2032, with options to extend to 2038.