Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Do More for People in Need
Billie Eilish has announced a substantial $11.5 million donation from her ongoing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour proceeds, directing the funds towards organisations tackling food equity, climate justice, and environmental challenges.
The revelation came during her acceptance of the Wall Street Journal Magazine‘s Music Innovator of the Year award in New York on October 29th.
“We’re in a time right now when the world is really, really bad and really dark,”
Eilish used the platform to address the room’s affluent attendees, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, whose net worth exceeds $225 billion, questioning the motivations behind extreme wealth accumulation.
Author summary: Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million to charity.
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