Archive · 2 Feb 2026
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
- When
- During the 2026 Grammy Awards
- Where
- Crypto.com Arena
- 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.
- 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'
Sources
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”
'Nobody's Illegal On Stolen Land': How Immigration Debate Took The Centre Stage At Grammy Awards
