Lorde Donates Over $200,000 from Merch Sales to Minnesota Immigrant Funds

The Kiwi singer-songwriter is supporting immigrant rights organizations in Minneapolis.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:55am

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Lorde has announced that she is donating over $200,000 of her merchandise sales from her recent Minneapolis shows to support the Minnesota Immigrant Funds, which includes the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and Immigrant Defense Network.

Why it matters

Lorde's donation comes amid heightened immigration enforcement and concerns over the treatment of immigrants in the Minneapolis area and across the United States. Her support for local immigrant rights groups highlights the role that artists can play in using their platform and resources to advocate for vulnerable communities.

The details

Lorde shared on social media that she would be donating the $204,000 in merch sales from her Minneapolis concerts to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and Immigrant Defense Network. These organizations provide legal aid, advocacy, and other support services for immigrants in the state.

  • Lorde announced the donation on February 4, 2026.

The players

Lorde

A Kiwi singer-songwriter who is donating over $200,000 from her merchandise sales to support immigrant rights organizations in Minnesota.

Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee

A local immigrant rights organization that provides legal aid and advocacy for immigrants in Minnesota.

Immigrant Defense Network

A Minnesota-based organization that supports immigrants through legal defense, community education, and policy advocacy.

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What they’re saying

“I'm donating our merch take in Minneapolis ($204k) to Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee + Immigrant Defense Network.”

— Lorde (Instagram)

The takeaway

Lorde's donation highlights the important role that artists can play in supporting immigrant communities, especially in areas like Minneapolis that have been impacted by heightened immigration enforcement. Her actions set an example for other public figures to leverage their platforms and resources to advocate for vulnerable populations.