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Celebrities Rally Against ICE at 2026 Grammys
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, many famous musicians used their time on stage to talk about something important: they want ICE, which is a group that deals with immigration, to be stopped.
They said immigrants are people just like everyone else and should be treated with kindness and respect.
Bad Bunny, who won an award for his album, said that hate is not the answer and that love is stronger.
Other artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean, and Kehlani also spoke about how immigrants have built America and deserve to be celebrated.
Even country music artist Shaboozey and jazz singer Samara Joy joined in to support this message.
It was a big night not just for music, but also for standing up for what they believe in.
Bad Bunny won the Best Música Urbana Album award for his album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' and used his speech to call for ICE abolition and promote unity.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell wore 'ICE Out' pins and Billie declared 'No one is illegal on stolen land' and 'F’ck ICE' during their acceptance speech.
Olivia Dean, the Best New Artist, honored her immigrant roots and celebrated the bravery of immigrants.
Kehlani, winner of Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song, condemned ICE and called for unity against injustice.
Shaboozey, a country artist, dedicated his award to immigrants, stating they built America and bring color to the country.
- Who
- Various celebrities including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Olivia Dean, Kehlani, Shaboozey, Joni Mitchell, Samara Joy, and Justin Vernon
- What
- Used the 2026 Grammy Awards to speak out against ICE and support immigrant rights
- Where
- Crypto.com Arena
- When
- During the 2026 Grammy Awards
- Why
- To advocate for immigration reform and unity amid growing tensions around immigration and recent deaths caused by ICE agents
Pro-ICE Reform
Pro-ICE
ICE Abolition
Pro-ICE Reform
Several artists, including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Kehlani, called for the abolition of ICE, stating that immigrants are not animals or aliens but humans and Americans.
Pro-ICE
No explicit pro-ICE stance was mentioned in the articles.
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 Grammy Awards
- Location
- Crypto.com Arena
- Bad Bunny's Award
- Best Música Urbana Album for 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'
- Billie Eilish's Award
- Song of the Year for 'Wildflower'
- Olivia Dean's Award
- Best New Artist
- Kehlani's Awards
- Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for 'Folded'
- Shaboozey's Award
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance for 'Amen'
- Joni Mitchell's Award
- Best Historical Album for 'Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years – 1976-1980'
- Samara Joy's Award
- Best Jazz Vocal Album for 'Portrait'
Timeline
LA protests erupt over Trump's troop deployment, boosting ICE raids in 2025.
Trump deploys troops to Chicago, New York, sparking ICE surge in 2025.
ICE raids escalate, sparking protests and arrests, setting Grammy stage.
Bad Bunny, others, advocate against ICE at 2026 Grammys, following protests.
Artists celebrate immigrants' contributions at 2026 Grammy Awards.
Quotes
Billie Eilish
Singer-songwriter and winner of the Grammy for Song of the Year
“No one is illegal on stolen land. F’ck ICE.”
thestatesman.com
Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican superstar and winner of Best Música Urbana Album
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out. We’re not savage. We’re not animals. We are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”
thestatesman.com
Olivia Dean
Rising star and winner of Best New Artist
“I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
thestatesman.com
Kehlani
R&B powerhouse and winner of Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song
“Together, we’re stronger in numbers. We must speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now… F’ck ICE.”
thestatesman.com
Shaboozey
Country artist and winner of Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“Immigrants built this country, literally. So this is for them, for all children of immigrants… Thank you for bringing your culture, your music, your stories and your traditions here. You give America color. I love y’all so much.”
thestatesman.com
Samara Joy
Jazz sensation and winner of Best Jazz Vocal Album
“Now is not the time to get super down or downtrodden about what’s going on, but to speak up and speak out for those who can’t at the moment. It’s the least I could do.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
'Nobody's Illegal On Stolen Land': How Immigration Debate Took The Centre Stage At Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny Gets Standing Ovation At Grammys With Powerful Speech: “ICE Out! We’re Not Animals … We Are Americans”
We’re not aliens, says Bad Bunny as he calls out ICE in Grammy acceptance speech - Telegraph India
Billie Eilish Calls Out ICE At The Grammys: “No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land”
