Overview

• Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to demand livable wages and healthcare for developing musicians, calling on industry leaders to take action.
• Roan pledged $25,000 to Backline, a nonprofit providing mental health and wellness resources for music industry professionals, and shared proof of her donation online.
• Charli XCX and Noah Kahan matched Roan's $25,000 donation, expressing their support for her advocacy and encouraging others to contribute.
• Former music executive Jeff Rabhan criticized Roan's speech in an op-ed, leading to public backlash from Roan, Halsey, and others in the music community.
• Roan emphasized that her call to action is directed at industry leaders, not fans, urging them to make systemic changes to better support artists.