The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted in Los Angeles on Monday, 2 February, became a forum for political expression as notable performers including Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Kehlani and Olivia Dean publicly protested against US immigration enforcement laws. The singers criticised US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing recent contentious federal actions and supporting protests around the country.
Billie Eilish said, "No one is illegal on stolen land," as she accepted the Song of the Year award."Thank you so much. I can't believe this. Everyone else in this category, you’re so amazing, I love you so much, and I feel so honoured every time I get to be in this room."
Billie Eilish also exhorted other artists and musicians to speak up, unite, and resist injustice by using their platforms. This reinforced the swelling tide of political speech at this year’s Grammys.
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Billie Eilish shared, "I don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land. Yeah, it’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter, and the people matter, and fuck ICE. Thank you so much; I can’t believe this."
The political tone remained throughout the televised presentation, with musicians and prize recipients using their acceptance speeches to stress immigrant rights.
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Billie Eilish has now won 10 Grammy Awards out of 34 nominations thanks to Wildflower, which was included on her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. What Was I Made For? is one of her major victories., Everything I Wanted and When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Additionally, she is a nominee for Record of the Year.
The frequent interventions demonstrated high-profile celebrities' increasing readiness to use internationally broadcast events to further social and political causes.