Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires at WSJ Awards: 'Share the Wealth!'

Pop superstar Billie Eilish didn't hold back at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, delivering a powerful message directed at wealthy individuals, particularly billionaires who aren't contributing more.

During her acceptance speech for the Music Innovator Award on November 29th (local time), Eilish stated, "We are living in a really, really dark time in the world. People need empathy and help more than ever. If you have money, it's good to use it for good things. Maybe give it to people who need it."

She then directly addressed some attendees, saying, "I love all of you, but there are some people here with way more money than I have. If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No offense. Like, share the wealth." The crowd responded with a mix of laughter and applause.

Notable billionaires and celebrities in attendance included Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Hailey Bieber, Spike Lee, and George Lucas. Eilish herself has a history of philanthropy, having donated $11.5 million (approximately 16.5 billion KRW) to organizations focused on food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution, and combating the climate crisis.

Netizens praised Eilish's bold statement, with comments like "A truly refreshing statement," "Billie Eilish said what needed to be said," and "A great message to raise awareness among billionaires."