Chappell Roan first promised to donate in response to an op-ed author critical of her Grammys speech calling for 'healthcare, especially to developing artists.'

Jeff responded to Halsey and Chappell in a lengthy open letter posted to his X account, stating that his "article was not a personal attack" and instead a "call to action." He criticized challenging him to match the 25K donations and offered other solutions that were met with more backlash.

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,