How Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, Jennifer Lopez & generations of female musicians honor feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem as “The O.G. Baddie”.
Gloria Steinem’s feminist organizing—from the co-founding of Ms. Magazine in 1971 to rallies for bodily autonomy and equal pay—fundamentally transformed how female recording artists govern their music, contracts, and public personas.
“An untouchable trailblazer who taught female performers never to apologize for taking up space, demanding equity, or owning our sexuality.”
“A visionary leader who tore down barricades so women in music and business could own their masters, their narratives, and their futures without compromise.”
“The ultimate pioneer who fought relentlessly for our right to speak openly about our bodies, our rage, and our freedom. Truly the O.G. Baddie.”
Steinem co-founds the Ms. Foundation and partners with Marlo Thomas on a revolutionary gold record dismantling rigid gender roles for children through music.
Steinem rallies rock, soul, and folk artists across U.S. stadiums to headline benefit rallies advocating constitutional ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Sarah McLachlan and peer artists launch all-female touring festival, directly acknowledging feminist manifestos on industry equal-pay disparities and creative credit.
Olivia Rodrigo establishes a global reproductive rights fund on arena tour, directly channeling Steinem’s core thesis that bodily autonomy is the foundation of democracy.