India, Sept. 17 -- Robert Kraft has found himself at the centre of the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour and Macklemore. The billionaire businessman is the owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, where Macklemore was due to perform as part of Sheeran's tour.

Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates after speaking in support of Palestinians during a performance. Sheeran later said the decision was made by the tour promoter, while Kraft defended the decision involving his venue.

The controversy took another turn after Macklemore announced that he would donate his $1 million in net earnings from the Loop Tour to six organisations supporting Palestinians. He also challenged Kraft to match the donatio...