Katy Perry trolled over viral rumor she donated earnings from flop album ‘143’ to California fire victims

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Katy Perry became the subject of mockery on social media after a rumor gained traction claiming that she had donated all proceeds from her latest album, '143', to help the victims of the California wildfires.

The fires, which have displaced nearly 200,000 people and destroyed thousands of structures, have prompted significant celebrity donations, with stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Halle Berry contributing millions, News.com.

The viral rumor about Katy Perry

A viral tweet on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that Katy Perry had given all the proceeds from her album '143' to the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts quickly caught attention. The tweet read, "Katy Perry donated all the revenue she has made from her album ‘143’ to the victims of the California Fire!”

Many social media users dismissed the idea, pointing out that the album was widely regarded as a commercial failure so the donation amount would be humorously insignificant.

Notably, no major outlet or network has reported about Perry's philanthropic efforts to help those affected by the wildfires.

Katy Perry mocked over viral claim she donated '143' album revenue for LA fire relief efforts

The tweet claiming Katy Perry donated all the earnings from her album ‘143’ to the victims of the Los Angeles fires led to a flood of snarky responses on social media, with users estimating that the donation could barely exceed a few dollars.

One commenter jokingly remarked, "So zero dollars?"

Another quipped, "What’d that total to? Like $7?" 

Some even suggested a homeless person could donate more spare change, while others mocked the donation as a token gesture too small to make an impact.

One wrote, "What are they gonna do with 3 water bottles," while another user sarcastically noted, "No way she has the heart to do that! I mean, I know $2 isn't gonna buy much, but it's the thought that counts."

Perry’s '143' album, part of her long-anticipated return to music, has failed to generate the same excitement as her previous hits, contributing to the viral mockery surrounding her supposed donation.

A user tweeted, "And the revenue is 1$."

"Any spare change makes a difference!" a user remarked.

This incident adds to the singer's ongoing media challenges, including a recent legal battle over trademark infringement with an Australian designer and her notorious clash with nuns over the sale of a convent property.

Katy Perry's '143' album gets mired in controversy

Katy Perry’s latest album, '143', released in September 2024, sparked both acclaim and controversy. The LP, her first since 2020’s 'Smile', features collaborations with Kim Petras, Doechii, 21 Savage, and J.I.D.

However, the lead single, 'Woman’s World', has drawn criticism for its music video, which many felt clashed with the song’s empowerment message by catering to the male gaze.

The video, which features Perry in over-the-top, suggestive scenarios, including pouring whiskey on herself, was described by Perry as intentionally satirical.

“We’re kind of just having fun being a bit sarcastic with it,” she explained, per Rolling Stone. “It’s very slapstick, and very on the nose. It’s like, ‘Oooh, we’re not about the male gaze but we really are about the male gaze,’ and we’re overplaying it.”

Adding to the controversy, Perry faced backlash for collaborating with producer Dr Luke on both the single and the album.

According to Variety, addressing the criticism during an appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Perry defended her choice, saying, “I understand that it started a lot of conversations, and he was one of many collaborators that I worked with. But the reality is, it comes from me. The truth is, I wrote these songs from my experience of my whole life going through this metamorphosis, and he was one of the people to help facilitate all that.”

Despite the controversies, Perry is gearing up for her Lifetimes Tours, a global trek beginning in Mexico City on April 23, 2025, and spanning multiple continents, including stops in Australia, South America, Canada, the UK, and Europe, through November.

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