During her acceptance speech for the Music Innovator Award, Billie Eilish directly addressed billionaires in the audience, including Mark Zuckerberg, urging them to redistribute their wealth. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me,” she stated. “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah, give your money away, shorties.” The bold statement highlights a growing sentiment regarding wealth inequality, particularly among younger generations.
Eilish’s call to action gains further weight considering her recent philanthropic efforts. It was revealed that the singer donated $11.5 million from her latest tour, showcasing a commitment to putting her own resources toward charitable causes. According to Oxfam, the wealth of the world’s five richest men has more than doubled since 2020, while five billion people have become poorer, adding urgency to calls for wealth redistribution.