Ms. Rachel matches Macklemore’s $1M Palestine donation amid Ed Sheeran tour drama

Ms. Rachel is joining Macklemore in pledging support for Palestine amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

The early childhood educator and YouTube personality, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, announced in a Thursday, Sept. 17, Instagram post that she would match the rapper's $1 million donation. Accurso said her contribution would benefit the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, a nonprofit that provides medical and humanitarian assistance to children in the region.

"We have a moral obligation to use our privilege and platforms to protect children and human rights," Accurso wrote, urging "every wealthy white celebrity" to follow her lead and match the donation.

"Over 20,000 precious Palestinian children have been killed and children continue to be killed every day," she added.

Accurso's donation follows her public support for the "Thrift Shop" artist, who was recently removed from the remaining dates of Sheeran's U.S. tour.

Earlier this week, Ms. Rachel criticized Sheeran over Macklemore's exit, questioning the singer's handling of the controversy and applauding Macklemore for using his platform to advocate for Palestinians.

"Ed Sheeran had an opportunity [to] show that we won't be bullied into punishing people for supporting Palestine," Accurso wrote on Instagram. "Instead he…

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