Overview
- Eilish used her acceptance speech to urge the ultra‑wealthy to give away wealth, asking, “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? … give your money away, shorties,” and calling for empathy during a difficult time.
- Stephen Colbert announced onstage that $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour will support organizations focused on food equity, climate justice and reducing carbon pollution.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in the audience in support of Priscilla Chan, and People reported via an unnamed eyewitness that he did not clap following Eilish’s remarks.
- The donation will be directed through Eilish’s Changemaker program, with coverage highlighting that the pledge was disclosed at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards where she received the Music Innovator honor.
- Reports noted her push for lower‑impact touring—plant‑based catering, biodegradable confetti and recycled‑material merch—and framed the gift as substantial relative to estimates of her personal wealth.