Chappell Roan Slams Music Executive and Challenges Him to Donate to Struggling Artists

Chappell Roan is responding to a music executive’s critique of her acceptance speech at the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, just minutes after receiving the Best New Artist award.

Last Friday, the up-and-coming pop sensation called out Jeff Rabhan, whose opinion article in The Hollywood Reporter criticized her recent advocacy, following her push for the music industry to provide a fair income and healthcare benefits to struggling artists.

26-year-old singer from The Pink Pony Club, recently posted on her Instagram Stories, requesting Rabhan (former chair of the Clive Davis Institute Of Recorded Music at Tisch School Of The Arts at NYU and co-founder/CEO of bored-of-ed.com) to respond to her recent financial contribution made to her fellow musicians, by taking further action.

As a dedicated advocate for those in the arts community who are currently facing hardships, I am reaching out to you personally and passionately asking for your support. If we can join forces to donate $25,000 collectively towards struggling artists, it would truly make a significant impact on their lives. My publicist, Biz3 Publicity, is the perfect point of contact for this endeavor. Let’s discuss and bring our shared vision to life! Here’s a thought-provoking op-ed piece that underscores the importance of our mission in the background.

She continued by saying, “‘Mr. Rabhan’, I admire the way you expressed ‘act on what you say’. What a clever phrase! Let’s connect and collaborate to see if you can demonstrate that as well.’

In her second post, she assured everyone she would share the latest developments regarding Jeff Rabhan’s anticipated response. Additionally, she mentioned that she would provide proof of the donations made.

From her hometown of Willard, Missouri, this individual mentioned several artists whom they believe “need more recognition and a wider stage,” among them are Hemlocke Springs, Sarah Kinsley, Devon Again, and Baby Storme.

The conversation between the two started when, at the latest Grammy Awards, Roan (formerly known as Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) accepted the Best New Artist award with a gramophone and chose to utilize that moment to speak up for fellow musicians.

‘If I ever won a Grammy and found myself on stage surrounded by influential figures in the music industry, I would use that moment to advocate for fair pay and healthcare benefits for artists, particularly those just starting out,’ she expressed previously.

Due to signing my contract at a very early age, I was classified as a minor during my career start. After being let go from the label, I found myself without any professional experience in the industry. Like many others, I struggled to find employment during the pandemic and couldn’t afford health coverage.

Previously transparent about her battles with mental health, this matter now carries a greater sense of importance due to experiencing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, she feels deeply disappointed and let down by the system.

In simpler terms, the Kink Is My Karma star expressed that if his label had placed more emphasis on artists’ well-being, he would have received necessary care from the company he was dedicating himself to. He then went on to emphasize that record labels should view their artists as valuable employees, offering fair wages, health benefits, and protection.

She went on to conclude her Grammy speech: ‘Labels, we got you, but do you got us?’

Three days after Roan issued a challenge to the music industry, Rabhan wrote an opinion piece in THR, expressing admiration and genuine respect for her boldness and creativity. However, he also pointed out that due to her lack of experience and knowledge, she might not yet be ready to bring about the change she aspires to today.

The visiting author mentioned Princess and Tommy Petty, praising them as pioneers of change who valiantly battled for their creative freedom and musical rights, potentially damaging their careers for what they considered a mark of excellence – unwavering artistic integrity.

Rabhan then pointed to Roan’s short time in the limelight as a musical artist.

After accumulating sufficient experience, one learns that genuine transformative actions aren’t born out of words alone; they emerge where theory intersects with practice – in the heat of life, on the front lines, taking risks and acting decisively. This was the stance taken by the artist’s manager.

Roan made her debut with the EP School Nights (2017), which featured the single Pink Pony Club.

Her first studio album, “The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess” (released in 2023), was ultimately the key to her major breakthrough and received widespread praise from critics.

Following its development into a secret fan favorite, the album unexpectedly gained popularity, earning six Grammy nominations. Among these, she was honored with the Best New Artist accolade.

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2025-02-07 23:35

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