Modern pop icon Lady Gaga has pledged to give the impressive sum of $1 million to help with the relief of Hurricane Sandy. 

In a post uploaded to her official LittleMonsters.com website earlier today (November 7), the 'Marry The Night' sensation explained that she feels very close to the state of New York because it's where she grew up and shaped herself as an artist and woman so wanted to give something back:

"Today I pledge 1 million dollars to New York & The American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. If it wasn't for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today."

She continued: "New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion. Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours."

Watch Gaga receive the 2012 Peace Prize from Yoko Ono below: