Billie Eilish put her money where her mouth is while calling on billionaires to do the same during the WSJ. Innovator Awards on Wednesday night.
The 23-year-old pop star was on hand to accept the Music Innovator Award, during which it was revealed that she had raised more than $11.5 million in donations through her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour. The proceeds will go to The Changemaker Program, a charitable initiative supporting organizations around the world that address food insecurity and the climate crisis.
Eilish used her acceptance speech as a call to action, encouraging those in attendance — including Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan — to show more empathy and do more good with their money. Related Video
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