Olivia Rodrigo Slams Supreme Court, Distributes Free Condoms & Plan B At Missouri Concert
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on March 13, 2024 at 4:14 PM EDT
'Good 4 U' artist Olivia Rodrigo is giving out some unusual gifts to fans at her concerts -- but it's for a good cause.
The 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' actress is currently on her Guts World Tour, which will soon go international. Before she goes and travels across the border, she had a recent show in St. Louis, Missouri, where she gave out parting gifts to her loyal fan base.
But what were they?
Olivia Rodrigo Gave WHAT Out At Her Concert?
On Tuesday, Olivia Rodrigo performed some of her hit songs live on stage, but left fans speechless after they received condoms and morning-after pills as a thank-you gift.
Photos shared to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, show the hand-outs Rodrigo gave her fans at the show.
"Free planb at @oliviarodrigo in St. Louis tonight," the caption on the photo said, which has gained nearly 30,000 likes and 3.6k reshares.
Why Condoms And Morning After Pills?
The condoms and pills are not just for fun -- The distribution comes after Missouri "began enforcing its trigger ban, which bans all abortions except to save the life of the pregnant person, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization," according to Center for Reproductive Rights.
This topic is one that Rodrigo previously spoke out against, specifically when the Supreme Court justices voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.
"I'm devastated and terrified," she told the crowd at the time, per The Guardian. "So many women and so many girls are going to die because of this. I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who have showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don't give a s--- about freedom."
Before singing her guest star, Lily Allen's "F--- You', Rodrigo added, "The song is for the justices: Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you! We hate you."
The parting gifts were from both Rodrigo and the Missouri Abortion Fund, who provided the boxes of the morning-after pills and condoms.
Fans Praise Olivia Rodrigo For Giving Out Condoms
Fans of the singer immediately praised the singer for her giveaways. "She's awesome for partnering with them to do this! So excited that I get to see her in just over a week! Have fun tonight!" one user responded to the X post.
"Respect!" another said, adding, "This is what putting your money where your mouth is."
A third commented, "I stand with Olivia, not everyone wants to be a mother and can't provide a proper lifestyle for their child."
"so much respect for livs team for this partnership," one of her fans said.
Another chimed in, "Olivia is cool as s---. Holy f---. Love this! /gen."
Olivia Rodrigo Supports Reproductive Rights
Rodrigo has a non-profit, Fund 4 Good, and has been vocal about her support for reproductive rights in the past.
“Before I pop onstage, I wanted to come on here and talk about something I’m really excited about,” Rodrigio told the crowd in California last month, per Billboard. “The Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom.”
“The fund will directly support community-based nonprofits that champion things like girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence,” the 'Drivers License' singer added.
She said her Fund 4 Good nonprofit will have tables with resources at every show on her tour.
Olivia Rodrigo Donates Ticket Sales To Non-Profit
In addition to promoting reproductive rights, she is also taking a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold for the Guts World Tour and is donating to her nonprofit and the National Network of Abortion Funds.
"Its initiative is to raise awareness for certain groups that are championing women's issues in America and all of the other territories I'm going to. I'm very excited, and I think it's going to be a very fulfilling and hopefully productive experience," Rodrigo told PEOPLE last year.
Adding, "Lots of the money is going to abortion funds to help provide some resources to people who are in need of reproductive healthcare."