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Ms Rachel urges 'every wealthy White celebrity' to match Macklemore's donation to Palestinian causes

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Kornick, L. (2026, September 18). Ms Rachel urges 'every wealthy White celebrity' to match Macklemore's donation to Palestinian causes. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/media/ms-rachel-urges-every-wealthy-white-celebrity-match-macklemore-donation-palestinian-causes

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Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel announced on Thursday that she will match rapper Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian causes and called for other wealthy white celebrities to do the same. In an Instagram post, Ms. Rachel urged these celebrities to use their platforms to protect children and human rights in Gaza, where she claims over 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed. She also criticized Ed Sheeran for removing Macklemore from his tour due to his activism, suggesting that such actions are racist if they prioritize some children's lives over others.
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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments at concerts. The rapper was removed following his chants of “Free Palestine” and criticism of Israel's actions as apartheid and genocide during performances in New Jersey. Promoters for the tour, Messina Touring Group, confirmed they received notifications from American venues that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform, potentially resulting in tour cancellation. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium where Sheeran was scheduled to play, reportedly pressured Sheeran over Macklemore’s involvement. In response, Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran during a concert for prioritizing profits over addressing the Gaza conflict.

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“While both articles discuss Macklemore's donation to Palestinian causes and mentions Ed Sheeran's tour, they describe different actions by separate individuals (Ms. Rachel matching Macklemore's donation versus the stadium owner donating $2M).”
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In response, Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, wrote on Instagram that she plans to match Macklemore's donation and called specifically on White celebrities to do the same. "I will match Macklemore's donation and I invite every wealthy White celebrity to match it and speak out against the genocide in Gaza," Accurso wrote, adding that she will be donating to the PCRF.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18
🔮 In response, Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, wrote on Instagram that she plans to match Macklemore's donation and called specifically on White celebrities to do the same. "I will match Macklemore's donation and I invite every wealthy White celebrity to match it and speak out against the genocide in Gaza," Accurso wrote, adding that she will be donating to the PCRF.

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Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel announced Thursday that she plans to match singer Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestinian causes and urged "every wealthy White celebrity" to do the same. asserted
she → announce → same
In an Instagram post Wednesday, Macklemore shared his plans to donate his earnings from the Loop Tour with Ed Sheeran to six organizations, including the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), HEAL Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNRWA USA National Committee and American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA). asserted
Macklemore → share → Palestinians
The 43-year-old rapper was dropped from Sheeran's tour Monday after he repeatedly called for a "Free Palestine" and performed his anti-Israel song "Hind’s Hall" during his opening performance at MetLife Stadium earlier this month. asserted
he → drop → Stadium
In response, Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, wrote on Instagram that she plans to match Macklemore's donation and called specifically on White celebrities to do the same. "I will match Macklemore's donation and I invite every wealthy White celebrity to match it and speak out against the genocide in Gaza," Accurso wrote, adding that she will be donating to the PCRF. asserted
she → write → PCRF
"Over 20,000 precious Palestinian children have been killed and children continue to be killed every day. asserted
children → kill → ?
We have a moral obligation to use our privilege and platforms to protect children and human rights." asserted
We → have → children
Fox News Digital reached out to Accurso for comment but did not immediately receive a response. asserted
Digital → reach → response
Macklemore has challenged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match his donation after Kraft refused to host the rapper at Gillette Stadium because of his activism. asserted
Kraft → challenge → activism
Kraft responded that he had already committed $2 million to Palestinian aid in the region, referencing his longtime humanitarian work in the Middle East. asserted
he → respond → East
Accurso was also one of several prominent progressives who called out Sheeran after Macklemore's removal as the opening act for Sheeran's tour, suggesting silence to the cause was "racist." "If more than 20,000 White children were killed in another part of the world, everyone would be shouting about it at their concerts," Accurso said. asserted
Accurso → call → concerts
"Treating some children’s lives as less worthy of outrage is racist. asserted
Treating → treat → outrage
Accurso has been criticized by pro-Israel organizations and groups that say her posts have shared anti-Israel propaganda by repeatedly accusing the Jewish nation of committing "genocide." asserted
posts → criticize → genocide
Rabbi Yaakov Menken, the executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, previously said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "She claims to care about 35.5 million children suffering from acute malnutrition across Africa, the Middle East and Asia but spends an inordinate amount of time speaking about 0.031 million children in Gaza. uncertain
She → say → Gaza
When 0.09% of starving children receive 90% of her attention, something is wrong. asserted
something → starve → attention
"She had nothing to say about Israeli children being held hostage until seven months later, when the backlash became too loud to ignore," he added. asserted
he → have → children
"It is clear that her problem is not a deep concern for children, but that she is using her purported deep concern to mask something much darker." asserted
she → use → something
Fox News' Ashley Hume contributed to this report. asserted
Hume → contribute → report
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