STARTUP LEGAL19 Sept 2026
Who is Robert Kraft? What is his net worth? Patriots owner’s fortune in the spotlight after Macklemore’s $1M challenge
Robert Kraft, New England Patriots owner, pledged $2 million for humanitarian aid after rapper Macklemore challenged him to match a $1 million donation for Palestinian relief. Kraft said the pledge followed a personal request from singer Ed Sheeran. Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour, and Kraft acknowledged playing a role in that venue decision. Forbes put Kraft's net worth at $15.2 billion.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Rapper Macklemore challenged Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation for Palestinian relief, and Kraft then pledged $2 million.
- Kraft said his pledge followed a personal request from singer Ed Sheeran, on whose tour Macklemore had been performing.
- Forbes estimated Robert Kraft's real-time net worth at $15.2 billion, and the Patriots are now valued at more than $10 billion.
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