Charli XCX Supports Chappell Roan’s Call For Helping Struggling Artists at 2025 Grammys; Matches USD 25K Donation
Pop artist Charli XCX has shared her support for fellow musician Chappell Roan following Roan’s advocacy for better support for emerging artists. This comes after Roan’s Best New Artist acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she called for record labels to provide livable wages and healthcare to developing artists. During her acceptance speech, Chappell Roan spoke about the struggles new artists face, stressing how important it is for record labels to provide financial support and access to healthcare. She shared her personal experience of being dropped by a label during the pandemic, which left her without health insurance or job prospects. Her speech received a standing ovation from the audience. Following the speech, former music executive Jeff Rabhan criticized Roan in an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter, describing her remarks as wildly misinformed and suggesting she lacked the experience to lead such a movement. He challenged her to take tangible action rather than merely speaking out. In response, Roan announced on Instagram that she had donated $25,000 to support struggling artists and challenged …
