Lorde Donates $200K to Minnesota Immigrant Rights Group

Pop star's tour merch proceeds go to advocacy organization, sparking social media message against ICE

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:39pm

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New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has donated $204,000 from the proceeds of her recent Minneapolis concert tour merchandise to a Minnesota-based immigrant rights organization. The donation was accompanied by a hand-written social media message from Lorde calling for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Why it matters

Lorde's donation and public stance against ICE highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policies and the role of federal agencies like ICE. As a high-profile artist, Lorde's actions are likely to draw further attention to immigrant rights issues, especially in the Minneapolis area where her tour took place.

The details

Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, recently completed a concert tour that included a stop in Minneapolis. She announced that she would be donating the $204,000 in merchandise sales from that show to the Minnesota-based Immigrant Law Center, which provides legal services and advocacy for immigrant communities.

  • Lorde's Minneapolis concert tour stop took place in early 2026.

The players

Lorde

A New Zealand singer-songwriter known for her hit songs like "Royals" and "Green Light."

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

A nonprofit organization that provides legal services and advocacy for immigrant communities in Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“ICE OUT”

— Lorde (Social media)

The takeaway

Lorde's donation and public stance against ICE demonstrate how high-profile artists can use their platforms to draw attention to important social and political issues, in this case immigrant rights. Her actions are likely to inspire further discussion and activism around immigration policies in Minnesota and beyond.