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Billie Eilish criticizes billionaires for hoarding wealth at WSJ Innovator Awards, urging support for meaningful causes.
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Eilish announces $11.5 million donation towards food equity and climate justice initiatives from tour earnings.
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The Grammy winner’s bold remarks spark conversation on economic inequality and the responsibility of the wealthy.
Billie Eilish made headlines at the WSJ Innovator Awards after calling out billionaires — including Mark Zuckerberg — for hoarding wealth instead of giving it away.
The Grammy winner used her speech to question economic inequality and urge the wealthy to support meaningful causes.
Her bold remarks came shortly after announcing an $11.5 million donation from her tour earnings toward food equity and climate justice initiatives.
