Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Raye has spoken openly about sexism in the music industry, including men making unwanted sexual advances and touching her. She has used her music and public platform to encourage women to speak up about mistreatment and to support one another. | Source |
| 2024 | Raye has repeatedly campaigned for songwriters to receive fairer treatment and compensation. At the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, she used her acceptance speech to call attention to songwriters being the people behind the music but having less power and financial recognition. Global Citizen also highlighted her advocacy for fair songwriter compensation. | Source |
| Raye has a strong relationship with the LGBTQ+ community and has performed at Pride events since early in her career. She has described Pride crowds as a place where she feels particularly safe and welcomed, and she has spoken about wanting to give that same support back to the community. She headlined Brighton & Hove Pride in 2026, whose fundraising supports LGBTQ+ charities and community groups. | Source |
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