Tate McRae is addressing the elephant in the room. After her chart-topping collaboration with Morgan Wallen and the internet buzzing over her reported relationship with NHL star Jack Hughes, fans started questioning her political leanings. The speculation ramped up when Hughes laughed at a Trump joke during a Team USA Olympic call. McRae, however, is not here for the narrative that she supports MAGA.
She responded by pointing to her track record. McRae has been selling“Little Miss Possessive”sweatshirts with proceeds going to the Global Fund for Women and The Trevor Project, two organizations that support women’s rights and LGBTQ+ youth. In her words,“I like to say my piece through organizations I support.”She added,“I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support.”It is a clear message that her philanthropic work speaks louder than a rumor.
Beyond the political drama, McRae also opened up about the emotional weight of her massive 88-stop tour, which grossed over $100 million. She admitted to feeling“shot”and needing time to regulate her nervous system. With her fourth album in the works and a homecoming performance at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival coming up, she is pushing forward despite the noise. Do you think donating to charities is enough to prove a celebrity’s values, or should they make explicit political statements? Let us know in the comments.
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