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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Crisnel Longino

Kacey Musgraves' Onstage Plea for Deported Kids Outrages Critics Who Ask Why She Spent Money on Disco 'Balls'

Kacey Musgraves urged fans to support immigrant children during her Chicago concert, drawing criticism over her political message and lavish disco ball stunt (Credit: Instagram/spaceykacey)

Kacey Musgraves turned her 38th birthday concert into both a charity appeal and a flashpoint over immigration, asking thousands of fans in Chicago to donate to a group helping children whose parents have been deported.

But the appeal quickly collided with the spectacle of the night, including a giant pair of mirrored disco balls that carried the singer above the crowd during 'Rhinestoned', prompting critics to question why money was being spent on lavish stage props while Musgraves was asking fans to donate to children in need.

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