New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, has come into the spotlight after rapper Macklemore challenged him to match a $1 million donation for Palestinian relief. Kraft subsequently pledged $2 million toward humanitarian aid, saying the commitment followed a personal request from singer Ed Sheeran.

Kraft's donation pledge comes amid controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's ongoing tour following the rapper's public comments in support of Palestinians. Kraft has said his objections to Macklemore were about what he described as hate speech and antisemitic rhetoric, rather than opposition to humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.

Robert Kenneth Kraft is an American busine...