At the 2026 Grammy Awards, top music stars took advantage of the global stage to speak out for immigrant rights, using both their acceptance speeches and red carpet appearances to critique President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Bad Bunny delivered one of the evening’s most memorable statements, reaffirming his longstanding support for immigrant communities. He called attention to the dignity and cultural contributions of migrants, condemning policies that target asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations, earning a standing ovation from the audience.
He declared, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out. We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.”
He also emphasized love over hate, saying, “The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”
Billie Eilish also weighed in, framing immigration as a matter of human rights rather than politics. She urged compassion and solidarity, denouncing practices that separate families or criminalize migration, and encouraged fellow artists and fans to raise their voices.
During her acceptance speech, she said, “No one is illegal on stolen land,” and added, “I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting, speaking up, and protesting… our voices really do matter.”
Olivia Dean, who took home her first Grammy, spoke with similar conviction, emphasizing empathy and inclusion. She dedicated her moment in the spotlight to immigrant communities living under fear and uncertainty, asserting that art and music should serve as a force against injustice.
She stated, “I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I wouldn’t be here… I am a product of bravery, and I think that those people deserve to be celebrated.”
Throughout the night, other performers expressed solidarity as well through symbolic outfits, references to immigrant experiences, or public statements made backstage, sending a clear message in support of immigrant communities and more inclusive policies.
The evening reinforced the Grammys’ role as more than an awards show: it became a platform for artists to leverage their visibility to challenge policies they see as harmful and advocate for human rights on one of the world’s most prominent stages.
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