US EditionGrammys 2026: Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and Other Stars Take a Stand Against ICE
Artists including Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish wore pins and spoke against ICE amid nationwide protests following deaths linked to immigration enforcement.
- On Sunday, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles became a lightning rod as major artists used the spotlight to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , continuing the political tone into the televised ceremony.
- Artists cited nationwide protests after the deaths of two U.S. citizens involving ICE in Minneapolis, with musicians and performers at the Grammys pressing for accountability.
- Bad Bunny told the audience `Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out`, Billie Eilish said `No one is illegal on stolen land` and used profanity, and Kehlani condemned ICE while urging artist unity.
- Winners used their platform, including Samara Joy, to amplify pro-immigrant messages during award moments, drawing applause and social sharing. Samara Joy explained her stance to `Variety.`
- Cross‑genre participation highlighted as Joni Mitchell, Best Historical Album winner, and Justin Vernon, Bon Iver founder, linked the ceremony to Minneapolis protests with symbolic pins and Lady Gaga's cage‑like headpiece.
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Kristi Noem Issues Blistering Response to 'Ill-Informed Famous Musicians' Who Attacked ICE at Grammys
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lashed out at musicians who used the Grammy Awards show Sunday to attack U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During the show, pop star Billie Eilish […] The post Kristi Noem Issues Blistering Response to 'Ill-Informed Famous Musicians' Who Attacked ICE at Grammys appeared first on The Western Journal.
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The Independent (US)Kristi Noem lashes out at ‘ill-informed’ musicians who slammed ICE at Grammys
Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny both criticized ICE while accepting their awards at the Grammys
Music and recording artists denounce ICE and defend immigrants at 2026 Grammys
A group of music artists made public statements during their acceptance speeches—Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny, in particular—in opposition to the assault by the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the rights of immigrants.
Megyn Kelly Says ICE Should Put Pressure on Bad Bunny After Grammys Speech: 'Send ICE Down to His Compound'
Megyn Kelly targeted musicians at Sunday’s Grammy Awards who spoke up against ICE, lambasting Bad Bunny, Billy Eilish and other artists for their anti-ICE comments in her eponymous podcast on Monday. On the latest episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” the host fired back at the slew of award-winning artists who took time in their speeches to call out the Trump administration’s immigration tactics. Bad Bunny – who made history as the first Latin sin…
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