Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony

At the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, several artists, including Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, protested the U.S. government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The artists wore "ICE OUT" badges and used their acceptance speeches to voice their opposition to ICE raids, which have sparked protests and resulted in deaths. Bad Bunny, who won a Grammy for his album, asserted the humanity and Americanness of immigrants. The protests come amid public backlash against ICE operations, particularly following fatal shootings by federal agents and the detention of a five-year-old and his father. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated that ICE agents will be heavily present at Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance.

At the recent Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar were major winners, with Bad Bunny making history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year. Lamar became the most-awarded rapper in Grammys history. The ceremony also featured numerous artists expressing anti-ICE sentiments, with some wearing anti-ICE pins and others speaking out against anti-immigration policies during their acceptance speeches. Artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean also voiced their support for immigrants and criticized current policies. The event took place in Los Angeles, California, and served as a platform for musicians to address social and political issues alongside celebrating musical achievements.