CHARLI XCX AND NOAH KAHAN PLEDGES EACH $25,000 TO AID STRUGGLING ARTISTS
Since her quick ascent to fame, singer Chappell Roan has made use of her platform to express her opinions, many of which are related to the welfare of her fellow artists. She has consistently supported creatives, from criticizing “creepy” fan behaviour to citing drag queens as one of her primary inspirations. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she won Best New Artist, Roan made a strong case for improved support networks for artists who are having difficulty. Charli XCX and Noah Kahan, two pop stars, have now joined her cause by matching her donation.
Concerning the singer of "HOT TO GO!"' demand for health care and a livable wage, especially [for] developing artists," These efforts were misguided, according to Jeff Rabhan, former chair of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University, who countered that questioning the label status quo necessitates "leaving[s] blood on the floor and to put your money where your mouth is."
Known for standing up for what he believes in, Roan responded in an Instagram story. The singer publicly pleaded with Rabhan to do the same after announcing that she gave $25,000 to musicians who had been dropped by their labels, just as she had been. "Mr. Rabhan I love how you put your money where your mouth is," Roan wrote in the article. "Wonderful! Together, let's connect and grow, and we'll see if you can follow suit.
Even though Roan's message was aimed at her detractors, singers Noah Kahan and Charli xcx took action and have since supported Roan by matching her donation. "Hey @chappellroan, I'm going to match your $25k to support artists' access to healthcare," Kahan wrote first. You've inspired me. I'm glad to help get things started. "I saw @noahkahanmusic say that [he] would do the same and so I [thought] I'd follow suit," the brat star added after joining in. You gave a heartfelt, considerate, and inspirational speech at the Grammys. I'm glad to help get things started as well.
Using the same passage from Rabhan's column, "Money where my mouth is," both singers concluded their remarks. The non-profit organization Backline, which offers mental health and wellness resources to music industry professionals and their families in need, will receive these donations. To date, $100,000 has been raised to support struggling creators thanks to the contributions of the three artists and an extra $25,000 from the Hinterland Music Festival, where Roan performed last year. "Labels, we got you, but do you got us?" is a line from Roan's Grammys speech that inspired the name of her new collaboration with Backline, We Got You.