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Charli XCX, Noah Kahan pledge to match Chappell Roan’s $25,000 for artists’ healthcare

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Following her Grammy Awards speech discussing the way record companies handle up-and-coming musicians, Chappell Roan contributed $25,000 to “artists facing financial difficulties after being dropped” – potentially setting a new trend in the industry.

I’ve been humbled by the supportive responses following my Grammys speech, including a generous donation from Roan. Now, Charli XCX and Noah Kahan have stepped up, pledging to match Roan’s donation as a show of solidarity with the message I shared. It’s heartening to see such a positive reaction and collective action towards making a difference.

On Saturday, Kahan expressed on Instagram, “You truly inspire me!” He added, “I’d be more than happy to lend a hand and kick things off. Proving it with action!

Charli XCX announced on her Instagram story that she will be contributing $25k to support artists’ access to healthcare. She was inspired by Noah Kahan’s similar pledge and wanted to follow suit. Charli found Noah’s speech at the Grammys inspiring, heartfelt, and sincere in its care for others. She’s happy to contribute her part to this cause.

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In the beginning, my early work wasn’t instantly embraced by the audience, which led to a record label parting ways with me. This experience, as much as it was challenging, was mirrored in the way I expressed myself.

Roan voiced her concerns towards record labels during the Grammys ceremony last Sunday, when she received the award for best new artist. She had promised herself that if she ever won a Grammy and found herself standing before the most influential figures in music, she would call upon these labels to provide a fair wage and healthcare – particularly for up-and-coming artists. The pop sensation, who joined Atlantic Records in 2018 at a young age, made this statement.

In her own words, I expressed, “I found myself without a job, having no previous work experience, and like many others, I faced significant challenges in finding employment during the pandemic. This, coupled with the fact that I couldn’t afford healthcare, was truly disheartening.” My sentiments resonated deeply with fellow artists such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Benson Boone, who applauded my statement in solidarity. The struggle felt personal – a commitment to my art, a betrayal by the system, and the dehumanizing reality of lacking healthcare care.

If my label had valued artists’ well-being more, they could have offered me care while I was giving them all I had,” she went on. “Therefore, record labels should view their artists as essential employees, offering fair wages, health benefits, and protection. In essence, you’ve got the power, but are you looking out for us too?

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Last Friday, Roan highlighted Jeff Rabhan in a screenshot from an Instagram story linked to his Hollywood Reporter editorial. In this piece, he criticized the 26-year-old musician, stating that she lacks the necessary experience and knowledge to drive change effectively at present.

In a post, Rabhan – a previous head at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music – questioned where the accountability of record labels for artists‘ earnings, healthcare, and general well-being ends, and personal responsibility begins. He stated that there is no ethical or moral obligation for labels to provide extra funds beyond advances and royalties.

As a movie enthusiast, I found myself inspired by Rabhan’s words when he suggested that I shouldn’t just chat about an issue, but take action on it. Following his advice, I decided to act and made the donation. Now, I invite Rabhan to join me in making a difference by taking this challenge and doing the same.

In her Instagram post, she expressed admiration for Mr. Rabhan’s statement in the article, “put your money where your mouth is”, and enthusiastically proposed collaboration, stating, “Brilliant! Let’s team up and see if you can follow through with this.” She also mentioned that she would provide proof of her charitable donations and publicly recognized several artists whom she felt deserved more attention and a larger stage, such as Hemlocke Springs, Sarah Kinsley, Devon Again, and Baby Storme.

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2025-02-09 23:04

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