Katy Perry opened up about her financial troubles before becoming a music icon.
As fans will know, the American Idol judge founded the Firework Foundation in 2018 with the purpose of “empowering children from underserved communities by igniting their inner light through the arts” alongside her sister Angela Lerche, who acts as president of the organization.
In a recent confessional, the Roar singer discussed her inspiration for this non-profit arts group, as well as her early experiences with financial hardships.
According to a recent revelation from OK! Magazine, the 39-year-old pop artist discussed relying on “foodstamps” and “foodbanks” to feed her empty stomach.
Katy went on to say, “You want to talk about busking in the street as a teenager, hoping to make $20 to cover yourself, I can talk about that too.”
During the conversation, Katy’s sister, Angela Lerche, also noted that their charity tries to recognize disadvantaged children who “didn’t come from anything” so that they might harness their hidden potential, as her sister did.
Katy said about the youngsters at Camp Firework, “I’m up with them in the morning, and they’re throwing whipped cream on me in the evening.”
She finished the conversation by remarking, “The youngsters know me as the girl who sang ‘Roar’ or ‘Dark Horse,’ but I hope [by the end] they [think], ‘I, too, can live my dreams like Katy Perry. She’s just like me, in a lot of goofy ways.'”
