Billie Eilish made headlines at the 2025 Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards in New York with a striking message directed at the world’s wealthiest individuals. Accepting the Music Innovator Award, the Grammy-winning singer called on billionaires to use their wealth for social good.

Addressing a high-profile audience that included Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Eilish urged those with vast resources to act with empathy and generosity. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me," she said. “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money away, shorties."

“if you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?" -Billie at the @WSJ Innovator awards tonight in New York! pic.twitter.com/YjSoi4Ei0R — Billi

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